Porsche Panamera owners have reported 2 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems |
I have almost collided in several instances due to the rear backup camera. It is almost useless after Porsche authorized dealer repair. It is now a defective back up camera. Dealer said when they repaired rear of my vehicle they did a software update and the rear camera update caused the visibility to dramatically decrease. There is no fix or resolution so I have a back up camera that is limited to viewing my license plate and the ground beneath it. So limited as to be essentially useless and is dangerous to operate. Near missed rear collisions due to the defect. When I back up, I cannot see due to design of vehicle and design of back up camera. I cannot see things in the rear of my vehicle. I have almost missed other cars and objects when moving backward due to lack of visibility. Far inferior view to prior view before I brought it in as well as by comparison to other vehicles in same class.
The ac/heater blower was blowing weak making a screeching noise and not blowing well. Porsche checkered it out and generated a report stating I needed a new blower. After obtaining my car back from the dealer water was leaking inside of my car ( does so while stationary and driving, on rainy days or when snow has melted ) under the dashboard. The blower stopped working completely. The report from Porsche did not state any leaks were found. A former Porsche mechanic inspected the blower and found water entering the a/c blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit in both the blower and resistor, and also observed the extent of the leak in other areas of the vehicle. The below day is an approximate day in June which it occurred. Also, the horn just stopped working.