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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2024 Porsche Panamera (971)

A heavy facelift (often termed 972) updated the Panamera with Taycan-inspired interior tech, improved E-Hybrid range, and sharpened styling, ensuring it remains the sharpest driving luxury saloon on sale.

What changed for 2024

  • •Major interior update with a curved digital instrument cluster and optional passenger screen.
  • •Significant upgrades to the E-Hybrid battery capacity and motor power.

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Too new for MOT data.
  • !Potential early teething issues with the new multi-screen interior architecture.
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Known Issues
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Serious
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Moderate
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Minor

All Known Issues

Air Suspension Leak

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

Air struts can leak on 971 models, causing the car to sag. More robust than the 970 but still a common failure point.

Est. Repair Cost: £1,200–£2,000 per corner
Warning Signs:

Car sagging after parking, Chassis system failure message

What to Inspect:
  • Check ride height after car has sat overnight
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Rear Spoiler Actuator Failure

MinorBodywork & Rust

The hydraulic rear spoiler actuators can wear out, forcing the wing to stay up or fail to deploy. Common on Turbo models.

Est. Repair Cost: £500–£1,200
Warning Signs:

Spoiler stuck in up position, Spoiler warning light, Spoiler not deploying

What to Inspect:
  • Test spoiler operation via button
  • Check for spoiler warning lights
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Buying Tips for 2024 Porsche Panamera (971)

  • Ensure you are comfortable with the removal of physical climate control buttons, as everything is now touch-operated.
  • Test the heavily revised Porsche Active Ride suspension (if fitted), ensuring it keeps the car remarkably flat during cornering.
2021–2023
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