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2001 Panoz Roadster

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

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What owners reported most

Steering
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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  • Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Steering complaints

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35,000 miles · May 8, 2023
Steering

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…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11520984

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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