The contact owns a 2001 Panoz Esperante Roadster. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel disengaged from the chassis without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained. The mechanic stated that the steering wheel sheared off from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was unknown. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer had not yet received a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
2001-2001 · 1 model year
Panoz Roadster Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Panoz Roadster across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the steering.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Roadster complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | - |
Most common Roadster problems
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Questions about the Panoz Roadster
Which Panoz Roadster years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Panoz Roadster problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Panoz Roadster have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Panoz Roadster model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data