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2017 Porsche Panamera

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Porsche Panamera.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2017 Porsche Panamera

Recall·18V898000

Steering: electric power assist system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall·19V115000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall·19V735000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 1 owners reported

Electrical system1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2017 Porsche Panamera at a glance

Trims
PanameraPanamera 4Panamera 4 ExecutivePanamera 4SPanamera 4S ExecutivePanamera TurboPanamera Turbo Executive
Engine
3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo, 2.9L 6-Cylinder Turbo, 4.0L 8-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
DCT 8-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2017 Porsche Panamera?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Porsche Panamera with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2017 Porsche Panamera reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Porsche Panamera?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Porsche Panamera listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.