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2017 Porsche Panamera reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Porsche Panamera has 1 complaint with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Panamera years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Electrical system, Instrument cluster, and Electric power steering.

2012 Porsche Panamera
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Complaints

1

Per year

0

Recalls

4

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system: 1 of 1.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Panamera has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 12 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Porsche Panamera. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall Electrical system 2023-01-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V033000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Remedy Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2019-10-16 · NHTSA campaign 19V735000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2019-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 19V115000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
Recall Electric power steering 2018-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 18V898000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.
Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.

Complaints by component (1 total)

Electrical system
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12023
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2023-03-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Porsche Panamera 4 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Panamera 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Rear-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $3300
Panamera 4 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $3450
Panamera 4 Executive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $3450
Panamera 4S 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 21 28 23 MPG $3450
Panamera 4S Executive 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 21 28 23 MPG $3450
Panamera Turbo 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800
Panamera Turbo Executive 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

Second generation (971), 2017–2023
Body styles Sedan, Sport Turismo
Oil 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)
Tire size 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 19V-322 covers certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S models for a seat belt anchor concern; verify campaign applicability to your VIN. Recall 22V-656 is a multi-model Takata inflator program that includes Panamera model years in its population list.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Porsche Panamera reliable?

The 2017 Porsche Panamera has 1 complaint with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Panamera years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Electrical system, Instrument cluster, and Electric power steering.

What are common problems with a 2017 Porsche Panamera?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system: 1 of 1.

Is the 2017 Porsche Panamera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Panamera has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 12 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Porsche Panamera been recalled?

The 2017 Porsche Panamera has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Porsche Panamera?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Porsche Panamera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Porsche Panamera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Porsche Panamera is 22.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Porsche Panamera use?

0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)

What tire sizes fit a US Porsche Panamera?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent) and rear 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Porsche Panamera?

NHTSA recall 19V-322 covers certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S models for a seat belt anchor concern; verify campaign applicability to your VIN. Recall 22V-656 is a multi-model Takata inflator program that includes Panamera model years in its population list.