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2008 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.
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Latest Apr 12, 2019
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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, most frequently naming the engine, suspension and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 83 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

  • Engine350.0%
  • Suspension233.3%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

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

2 campaigns 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
09V001000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Jan 6, 2009
7,912 units potentially affected
The defect: MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
The risk: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.Manufacturer number 183View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Apr 12, 2019

THE MASERATI 4.2L ENGINE USED IN THE EARLY 2000S THROUGH EARLY 2009 HAVE AN EXTREMELY HIGH PERCENTAGE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE FAULT (CAM VARIATOR) THAT REQUIRES REPAIR. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL REPAIR BULLETIN, BUT NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE CASE IS A FAULTY DESIGN AS OIL FLOW DRAINS BACK TO THE SUMP WHEN THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING. THIS RESULTS IN INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE REQUIRING A REPAIR THAT IS IN THE $4,000+ RANGE AT A MASERATI DEALER. LIKE MENTIONED, THIS A KNOWN ISSUE BY THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY ARE YET TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
11195800
Incident
Apr 1, 2019
Mileage
39,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 3, 2015

THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CHECKED BY THE DEALER UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE ACTIONS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL WERE INSUFFICIENT.

NHTSA ID
10723189
Incident
Mar 16, 2015
Mileage
45,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 3, 2015

THE CAM VARIATOR FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE AND LOSE POWER.

NHTSA ID
10723188
Incident
Mar 16, 2015
Mileage
45,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 3, 2015

THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM FAILED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT TO THE ISSUE DESCRIBED IN: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN CHECKED UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFIED IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ID
10723187
Incident
Mar 16, 2015
Mileage
45,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 19, 2014

SPARE TIRE JACK FALLS APART AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS. WAS TRYING TO TEACH MY DAUGHTER WHO IS GETTING READY TO DRIVE. THE LEVER IS STRONG WHEN EXTENDED BUT IT LITERALLY TORQUED THE BOLT IN HALF, COLLAPSING THE JACK. THANK GOD THE WHEEL WAS STILL ON. FOLKS BE AWARE. THIS IS A 4500 LBS CAR. SHAME ON MASERATI FOR DELIVERING A CAR LIKE THIS WITH A COMPACT CAR JACK THAT CAN NO WAY SAFELY LIFT THIS CAR. THE MUST BE REQUIRED TO WARN AND REPLACE WITH A PROPERLY SUITED JACK THAT IS LEGITIMATELY CAPABLE OF LIFTING THE CAR SAFELY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10573631
Incident
Mar 2, 2014
Mileage
80,062 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 8, 2012
Fire reported

CPSC#I12B0076A. 2008 QUATRROPORTE MASERATI. CONSUMER STATED CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *LN THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10484362
Incident
Oct 30, 2012

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—
2008Viewing620—
2007430—
2006330—
2005610—
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.