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2005 Maserati Quattroporte

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Apr 20, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 13, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte, most frequently naming the fuel system, suspension and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 81 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system342.9%
  • Suspension228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Driver assistance114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V196000

SUSPENSION:REAR

May 13, 2013
7,438 units potentially affected
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
The risk: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Maserati North America, Inc.Manufacturer number 205View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Apr 20, 2023

1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair: Plastic fuel pump component was re-bonded using Locktite 406 as recommended by Locktite corporate chemist. Leak reoccurred within 2 years. 3. Forum Research: Fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pumps (both left and right) has been a common issue. 4. Warning Signs: None other than strong fuel smells in passenger and trunk compartments. 5. Seriousness: Inhalation of fuel vapor and close proximity to the battery in the trunk. :

NHTSA ID
11518057
Incident
Nov 1, 2018
Fuel system
Filed Aug 4, 2022

The car started normally. This vehicle is gas dependent and has a dangerous gas leak. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It has a safety inspection sticker on it as of May 2022. This safety is a risk throughout our community after being driven and gas spilled in large amounts. The vehicle stopped and had to be manually reconfigured to return to the residence. This is temporary fix. I do not know if this is reproduced problem. We were directed to contact the dealership who fixed or repaired the problems related to Campaign 205. Criswell Maserati of Germantown, Maryland was contacted on 4 August and the Service Departed provided information concerning the repairs to be corrected and no additional repairs related to Campaign 205. This vehicle has been safety inspected at the time of purchased in December 2021. There were not symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. We drove the vehicle from King George, Va to Woodbridge Va without any indicators.

NHTSA ID
11477552
Incident
Aug 3, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Jun 25, 2020

STRONG FUEL SMELL, FUEL 3" DEEP IN PLASTIC TUB IN SPARE TIRE WELL, UNDER FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID
11330785
Incident
Jun 24, 2020
Mileage
27,000 mi
Body & structureDriver assistanceSuspension
Filed Nov 30, 2018

REAR END SWAYING WITH ONLY 80MLS PER HOUR TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN TURNING

NHTSA ID
11155198
Incident
Nov 13, 2018
Mileage
79,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Nov 9, 2016

TAKATA RECALL.... THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2005 MASERATI, MODEL IS A QUADROPORTTE, IS GIVING WAY. WHEN I GO OVER ANY BUMPS ON THE ROAD, THE SUSPENSION IS GIVING AWAY. YOU CAN HEAR IT RATTLE, AND ALMOST SOUNDS AS THOUGH, IT'S GOING TO BREAK IN HALF. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI AND THEY "STONE WALLED ME A BIT, BUT SAID THAT IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STRUT BAR, AND OR THE SUSPENSION. THIS CAR HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I WANT TO ALERT THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. I WOULD WANT MASERATI TO RECALL THIS CAR TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE PROBLEM AND PREVENT LOSS OF LIFE. THE SUSPENSION PROBLEM IS ON THE RIGHT HALF OF THE MASERATI SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND BACK. WE HAVE HAD THREE TECHNICIANS EVALUATE THIS PROBLEM AND ALL SAY THAT MASERATI NEEDS TO RECALL THE CAR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.

NHTSA ID
10925141
Incident
Oct 3, 2016
Mileage
15,000 mi
Filed Jul 10, 2015

ALL RUBBER/PLASTIC PARTS ON ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL ARE MELTING OFF. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HOPE TO MAKE THE OEM AWARE OF IT AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.

NHTSA ID
10733195
Incident
Apr 1, 2015
Mileage
29,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005184 MTB 26-10

ENGINE

Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.

MAS005111_A MTB 26-06

ENGINE

Maserati Coolant Fluid Color Change. The previous pink coolant and the new purple coolant are fully compatible and may be mixed without affecting coolant quality, performance, or system behavior.

MAS005111 MTB 26-05

ENGINE

Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.

MAS005125 DS 26-07

WHEELS

This Diagnostic Sheet provides updated diagnostic and repair guidance for a potential wheel hub clicking noise condition on M182 Grecale ICE vehicles (all model years). The procedures outlined are intended to assist technicians in accurately identifying and correcting axle shaft and wheel hub related noise concerns that may be present during low‑speed operation, reversing, or initial vehicle launch.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Maserati Quattroporte by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023110—
2022020—
2021350—
2020000—
2019000—
2018120—
2017160—
2016040—
2015660—
2014960—
2013000—
2012210—
2011300—
2010000—
2009510—
2008620—
2007430—
2006330—
2005Viewing610—
2004000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.