Porsche Panamera years to avoid
Every Porsche Panamera model year on file (2012-2018), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
68.7
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Porsche Panamera | 68.7 Medium | 12 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2018 Porsche Panamera | 65.1 Medium | 12 | Power Train |
| 3 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | 59.3 Medium | 13 | Engine |
| 4 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | 54.4 Medium | 12 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Porsche Panamera complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 59.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 68.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2018 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65.1 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.