Panasonic Microwaves Reviews

My Panasonic NN-SN975S developed an H98 error just over two years after purchase. The biggest disappointment wasn't just the failure—it was finding there were no authorized service centers anywhere near me. If a warranty claim requires paying significant shipping or driving a long distance for a microwave that originally cost around $180, the warranty isn't very practical. Based on my experience, I wouldn't buy another Panasonic microwave.

I bought a Microwave from Panasonic Canada, Burlington, almost 8 months ago. It started to make noise (like boiling water) after 6 months. I reached out for warranty, surprisingly, they said I have to take the machine to another city (Mississauga) for repair (meaning, at least two times round trip) and besides I reached out to book an appointment two times (by email, and by phone), and nobody responded. So, I have to spend more money than purchase price to get Warranty services.

Yesterday, while warming my baby’s milk, a sudden spark with a small fire occurred in the turning coupling area beneath the glass plate. The incident was severe enough to break the bottom part of the glass turntable. It was quite frightening, especially as we have a family with small children at home. This is the first time we have experienced anything like this. We previously used a Samsung microwave for over ten years without any issues, so this incident has raised concerns about the safety of Panasonic microwaves.

I purchased solo series NN- ST266B Panasonic microwave. As a single user, everything was going well until yesterday 12/05/2026. The microwave was in fire yesterday. It was in vapor clean mode. A big tragedy would have happened, and my whole flat would be blazed. Luckily, I was there and extinguished the fire on time. Again, the metal body of this microwave got rusted too. I have attached some clips of the damage. Safety of this equipment is zero. Why does Panasonic make such cheap things for us? I had recommended this product to a friend, but now I won't recommend any Panasonic brand.

If you want a total piece of crap, you need this. The automatic select is horrible and the child lock is mind-numbing... I am so sorry I bought this and cannot get any help from the manufacturer after numerous attempts.

I bought Model NN-SC73LS after researching several brands. It was a higher end model too. I’ve only had it a little over 2 years and the coating on the base under the tray is already peeling and the coating on the interior walls is tarnishing and losing its sheen and smoothness. It is very disappointing. It was not cheap by any means and I am having to purchase another one. It replaced my last one of another brand because my son burnt macaroni and I could not get the smell out though it still worked.

Adam did a splendid job of hunting out possible sources for a copy of the manual. I would come back to him any time. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is that we were not successful on this occasion at finding what we were looking for in a reasonable space of time. I cannot fault Adam's expertise and readiness to dig in and try other solutions.

Review: I purchased the Panasonic NN-CD87KS microwave along with its trim kit to install neatly into my cabinet. From day one, the microwave constantly tripped my breaker and never worked properly. After years of frustration, I contacted Panasonic and was asked to send the unit back. Their evaluation confirmed it could not be repaired, yet they only offered me a depreciated refund even though the product was defective from the start. Worse, the trim kit I bought specifically for this microwave is now worthless, and Panasonic refuses to compensate me for it. This has been an extremely disappointing experience and I would not recommend Panasonic microwaves to anyone.

Purchased a Panasonic Microwave Oven Model No. NN-ST676S from Amazon. The power level timer joint function is inoperable. Based on good reviews of Panasonic microwave ovens, I sought out their product in smaller size. Error in judgment in hindsight. Steer clear of the product.

We had the microwave for less than 2 years. I tried to melt butter today and is sounded funny and began smoking after only 20 seconds. No direct customer support contact info. Definitely will never by another Panasonic microwave. Lesson learned.

I bought a PANASONIC inverter microwave for our daughter and 8 months later it caught fire and filled the house full of smoke. Had nobody been paying attention it would have burned the house down. I threw the receipt away months ago and our son-in-law threw the microwave in the dump after he put the fire out. $175 down the drain.

We bought a Panasonic microwave from Best Buy. Their return policy is 12 days. On the 14th day the brand new microwave stopped working as it would only run for 3 seconds and stop. I got on Panasonic's website for help and the only thing they offer is to take it to one of their certified repair centers. Our closest one is 1 1/2 hours away. Not convenient at all, especially knowing that I would have to make 2 trips. This was a great product in the 80's but terrible product now with ever poorer customer service.

I Bought this model, NN-SB6465, a year ago, paid a lot of money for it, the light stays on and the the dish revolves, and there is a loud humming noise, yesterday i warmed up a cup of coffee, and it overheated, power stayed on past its programmed time, lucky I caught it. Never been more disappointed, what a piece of junk, never will I purchase Panasonic again. Tossing it out. Buying a cheap one. At least if it lasts a year 50 bucks is better than 199, it's a shame. This replaced a 30 year old Kenmore microwave.

I was heating up some soup for 2 minutes and then was planning on stirring it and cooking it for another 2 minutes. I was busy in the kitchen but realized there was this fairly loud humming sound but at first couldn't figure out where it was coming from until I opened the microwave door and the hum stopped and it was all filled with smoke that came out so it just about went on fire! At that point it completely turned off as if a fuse had been turned off. I felt the top of it and it was hot. If I hadn't been right there it very easily could have went on fire. I unplugged it but then plugged it back in after it had gotten cooler to see what it would do and the hum was still there without even pushing a button to turn it on.

Not even 2 years old and while cooking a peeled diced potato in a microwaveable dish the glass turntable shattered and a fire ignited. Quite scary as I had my grandchildren in the house at the time. My husband pushed the stop button and unplugged it. It removed from the house as soon as we felt safe to move it. Very disconcerting. We followed all safety setup guidelines so I’m hoping this is a one time occurrence and not a product issue.

We recently purchased a Panasonic Microwave (Dec. 2021). It worked fine until Oct. 2022. Then some of the features stopped working -sensor cook buttons, popcorn & reheat buttons. We contacted a repair person & it took 6 weeks to get the part. They came and installed the new part, only to find it didn't correct the problem. Since Nov. 15th we have been in touch with the initial repair person & Panasonic - with no success.

DO NOT PURCHASE ANY PANASONIC PRODUCTS unless you want a fire in your home and for the company to say "oh well, its user misuse". This is a company full of deceit and lies. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER DUE TO THEIR PRODUCTS.

This Panasonic NN-SN942B microwave has been the best M/W unit we have ever owned. It works flawlessly, does what it is supposed to. The only issue we have, is it has just developed a switch problem with the door closing and the panel does not light up. Going to replace the switch and get another 10 years use out of it.

I am trying to get my microwave serviced under extended warranty granted to me by Panasonic. The microwave cost me $461.00 and was top of the line. I went with Panasonic on the basis that it was a top line company and they would stand behind their product. Their closest service center to me is at Seven Hills. They will not collect the item without a fee of $99.00 for the courier. It would take me almost 1 1/2 hours to get there. They advised me that they will give me a quick turnaround of an hour or so and then I need to come back. Basically it would take me the best part of a day. They refuse to pay for the courier.

Very small. This model fits in a space in the wall. It tips and falls out when you open the door. There are no numbers on the pad, like every other microwave we have ever seen, so you can't easily set a power setting or run time. Minimal.

I he is 3 other Microwave Companies and Panasonic in my opinion have the others beat by far. All of the features are easy to program and them food comes out perfectly cooked. The THICK Cookbook is far superior to the other three.

Panasonic has worked for me perfectly over 15 yrs. It cooks everything easily, fast. It is reliable, no repairs. Even heat, sturdy, easy to clean, good size for any place. Looks fine. Lightweight, easy to clean. If I ever replace it, I will get another Panasonic. I wondered if people actually do think about microwave names. Panasonic is the winner for me through actual use. I just hope I can find that brand whenever I might need another.

It Makes Magically Delicious Frozen Food. I Give it a 10 a ** 10!!!! It Will Always Be There At Anytime It's Called On To Do Its Job. And To Get It Done In A Superior Way Compared With The Competition!!!!

I purchased a Panasonic NN-SN65KB Inverter technology microwave oven on September 6th, 2019 for $173.75 dollars delivered. On September 17th, 2021 the microwave stopped working, that’s exactly 2 years and eleven days. The Warranty is for one year on parts and labor and five (5) years on the Magnetron tube and one year labor. This means I’m stuck with a $75 dollar troubleshooting fee and even if it is as simple as a limit switch, that’s over $25 dollars installed. Now some of you may think that’s ok, I really liked it, it was fast, powerful, quiet and it had a temperature sensor, so the food always came out perfect, so I’ll just toss it and buy a new one. Just remember that the “average“ life span of a microwave is approximately ten years. Can you afford to have meals trashed for a week while you wait for your new microwave every two years. PS. My wife won’t even allow me to buy another Panasonic microwave, remember - happy wife, happy life...

When my 10 year old microwave broke down in the middle of the pandemic, I bought my first of 3 Panasonic microwaves. I picked a large model with over 1000 watts. The first microwave lasted less than a week. I heated up a microwaveable heating pad and read later that you couldn't do that. I assumed that I had broken it, so I went out to buy the same well-rated microwave a second time. It broke down 4 weeks later. It had been making a lot of noise and the turn table didn't always turn.

Excellent Microwave unit, as I expected from Panasonic. Looks great in my kitchens simple to operate after reading the enclosed instructions manual. Vendor packed the unit with care and sent the unit in a very timely fashion.

After about 9 months of use our Panasonic Microwave Model NN-SN966S failed to remain on. About 2 seconds into the power on the display went dead and the unit would not power up or perform until the power plug was removed from the wall and then plugged in 30 seconds later. Then the same problem occurred after the start button was pressed. Well, I tried unsuccessfully to get Panasonic to repair or replace the unit still under the 1 year warranty to no avail. They kept giving me the runaround; first repair place (PE Americas) didn't work on microwaves; try panacare.us@panasonic.com they said. So, I got nowhere with them either. They sent me to a place 80 miles from here and they too don't repair Panasonic microwaves. I gave up. They don't stand behind their warranty and their product doesn't last long.

I've had the microwave for 30 years and it is STILL going strong. It has the old fashioned push button operation, no computer stuff, VERY easy to operate, and I can read the numbers easily. Enough said.

This microwave has a great price for an 1100 wattage oven! This microwave is easy to clean, compact size, very roomy, heats wonderfully! Love the quick start buttons on the touchpad. Easy to read instructions. I always buy Panasonic because of the longevity of their products!

The latch for the door quit working properly and consistently the first week. It has a lot of power and using the adjustable settings is a must to ensure you cook food evenly and don't burn it. The increase power allows a person to take advantage of the larger size.

Our Panasonic microwave is a great powerful microwave that's big enough to fit my stoneware deep cover baker from Pampered chef. That's a win for this family. I do keep a sharp eye on it when making popcorn, it does not take the normal recommended time for popcorn!

This microwave works really well. My food is always heated at a good speed and heated fully. It also does really well when using directions from food packages on how long to put stuff in. That is why I bought this microwave because it is the standard 1200 Watt.

It's an inverted model which doesn't seem to work that well. I find my old Sharp turntable carousel much more effective, no hot/cold spots like the Panasonic. I also don't like the 'cooling down' process. Seems a not necessary function to me.

Never any problems for 12 years, I would purchase it again. It's a good brand. Panasonic has been so reliable. We love it. I would purchase it again.

We mainly use it for reheating dishes and popcorn. When you press the popcorn button you must add an additional 30 seconds up to 1 minute more to pop the corn properly. It seems to take longer to reheat dishes in this microwave.

Just replaced a well used Panasonic microwave that was 10 years old. New Panasonic has a few more features we really like. Baking potatoes has become easier than ever thought. Hopeful it lasts as long as the one it just replaced.

Have had microwave fan combo for 11 years. Used every day. No problems or concerns. Programs logical and useful. Control easy to read. Excellent finish. Easy to clean. Moving soon. Will buy another Panasonic for sure.

We have a Panasonic 1200 watt 2.2 cubic foot microwave. It has a popcorn setting that actually works, I don't know anyone that likes the smell of burnt popcorn. Inverter turbo defrost which is the reason we bought this microwave again. (I rather one died from pouring water on it by accident). It's is a great feature if you have lots of meats that you defrost from your freezer before preparation this makes almost any meal, an easy to make, don't have to defrost overnight, or worry about the microwave scorching it meal.

I’ve had my Panasonic 1100 microwave for over 20 years, and it’s still going strong, except light went out. Difficult to change bulb, so I just left it alone. I’m ready for a new microwave, and will get the same model.