2013 Porsche PANAMERA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2012: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 4; 2020: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10486733 · 2012-12-02 (December 2, 2012)
THE CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES AFTER THE 1ST. INCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM. THE CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 3,500 MILES ON IT. EACH TIME I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKE AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. IT ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED OR ENGINE IDLE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10486733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11230152 · 2019-07-08 (July 8, 2019)
I AM THE OWNER OF A PORSCHE PANAMERA 2013, I AM ENCOUNTERING A PROBLEM AND SAFETY ISSUE, IT SEEMS THIS CARS HAS A DEFECTIVE SHIFTER WHICH COULD ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE DESPITE MOVING IT IN POSITION THE SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ITS STATIONARY IN MY HOUSE. I NOTIFY THE THEY EXPLANATION ITS PORSCHE HASN'T ISSUE A RECALL YET AND I HAVE TO WAIT TILL THEY NOTIFY THE DEALER BECAUSE EVEN IF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE ITS THE ONE THAT NOTIFY THEY SITUATION THEY HAVE TO WAIT.[XXX] IF YOU CAN HELP ME PLEASE I WOUL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11230152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11257971 · 2019-09-25 (September 25, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TURNED RED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PORSCHE OF SILVER SPRING (LOCATED AT 3141 AUTOMOBILE BLVD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904, [phone removed]) AND PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (LOCATED AT 3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202, [phone removed]). BOTH DEALERS SERVICED THE VEHICLE SO THAT IT COULD BECOME OPERABLE AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REMEDIES THAT WERE PERFORMED. THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11257971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11221169 · 2019-06-19 (June 19, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS ISSUED ON APRIL 24, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE FAILURE WAS RELATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A REPAIR SOLUTION COULD NOT BE DETERMIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11221169 at NHTSA ↗