The design of this car incorporates something called a "rear hatch drain". This drain can be clogged with debris over time, which leads to a situation in which rainwater drains into the battery hold area. There is no warning for this occurrence; I only discovered it once the tail lights and liftgate began to malfunction. This quickly deteriorated into not being able to start the car at all. This is unsafe because it creates a situation wherein the lights and battery can malfunction/die without any warning. This public safety defect also erodes consumer confidence, as electrical issues are incredibly expensive to repair. Porsche does not even include what should be a basic point of inspection as part of the $300 that they charge anytime they touch of look at the vehicle that the consumer brings in.
The worst 2010 Porsche Panamera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Porsche has notified the federal safety agency of a defect in certain model year 2010 panamera s, 4s and turbo 4-door sedan. If the front seats are adjusted towards an extreme position, resulting in unfavorable tolerance of the mating components, it is possible that the function of the locking mechanism of the seat belt mount can no longer be guaranteed. The seat belt mount could detach from the anchoring system when the seat belt is fastened or opened.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not provide adequate protection for the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have an additional locking element installed on the seat belt anchoring system for both front seats. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.
Recall number 10V141000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 453
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines
2010 Porsche Panamera fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | AWD | 15-16 | 23-24 | 18-19 |
What 2010 Porsche Panamera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
High pressure fuel pump has failed I'm to believe that it was replaced but failed once again
Failure of the high pressure fuel pump caused loss of power. Vehicle driven to porsche dealer who was too busy to do a scan for an entire week and sent me away on a 65 MPH highway. My repair shop scanned and identified the problem. Car at home to be towed into porsche dealer for repairs. Cannot be driven because loss of power could cause sudden stop and serious accident on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 porsche panamera. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
A small hit on the front by a motor cycle. No damage to motorcycle and just a small dent to panamera on the front. But the panamera caught fire immediately.
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Questions about the 2010 Porsche Panamera
Is the 2010 Porsche Panamera reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2010 Porsche Panamera, close to a typical Panamera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche Panamera?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche Panamera have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Porsche Panamera get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Porsche Panamera range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.8L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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