| Issue ID | 929971 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10465875 |
| Manufacurer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | PANAMERA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 10/07/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16670 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC |
| VIN pattern | WP0AB2A72CLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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