2012 Porsche Panamera Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,670miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Porsche Panamera, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,670 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering failed suddenly, car became very difficult to steer. This is the fourth time we have lost power steering in this vehicle in the 10 months we've owned it (since new.) prior losses did not occur suddenly and were preceded by loud noises when turning wheel. This incident caused alarm because it came without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10465875, filed 2012-07, 16,670 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11022917Aug 18, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (PAD423051B) the Steering Gear with Track Rods. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part mentioned.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Porsche Panamera
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Porsche Panamera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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