Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2011 Porsche Panamera

The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to Porsche of arlington (3100 jefferson davis hwy, arlington, va 22202) where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a replacement camshaft and was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. While driving 30 mph, an abnormal noise was heard, the speed reduced, the vehicle shook violently, and the engine stalled. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and bolts failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.