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2000 Maserati Spyder

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 Jun 2, 2004
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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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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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2000 Maserati Spyder, most frequently naming the steering category. 17 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

  • Steering1100.0%

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

Steering
Filed Jun 2, 2004
Crash reported1 injury reported

ON 3/28/04 I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I HAD NO IDEA WHY THIS HAPPENED. THE NEXT DAY, IN THE MAIL, I RECEIVED A "RECALL" LETTER FROM MASERATI S.P.A., MANUFACTURER OF MASERATI CARS TELLING ME THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MTSVS ACT THEY WERE REQUIRED TO ADVISE ME ABOUT A DEFECT IN MY CAR THAT "COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN CONTROL AND POSSIBLY, A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING". THIS DEFECT INVOLVED MY CAR, AND INVOLVED "TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY" THAT MAY BECOME LOOSE BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURING ERROR. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE TWO BOLTS REFERRED TO IN THE LETTER WERE VERY LOOSE. THEY ARRANGED FOR A REPRESENTATIVE OF MASERATI TO EXAMINE THE CAR. HE VERIFIED THE CONDITION, AND THEN SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH THE LETTER THEY SENT OUT SAID THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A CRASH, IT WAS NOT TRUE. THEY ONLY SAID WHAT THEY DID TO SATISFY THE NTMVSA. THIS DEFECT COULD NOT REALLY CAUSE A PROBLEM OR A CRASH, AND THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. THE DAMAGE EXCEEDS $30,000.00, BUT I AM TOLD IT WILL COST ME THAT MUCH TO SUE THEM, AND I AM NOT ASSURED TO WIN. WHAT SHOULD I DO? DOES THE LAW PROTECT ME IN SUCH A CASE? CAN YOU HELP ME? MASERATI SAID THEIR LETTER WAS WRITTEN ONLY TO SATISFY YOU, AND ISN'T TRUE. WHAT SHOULD I TO DO? THE DEALER SAYS MASERATI ADMITTED FAULT, BUT HE HAS NO POWER IN THIS MATTER. DOES THIS COME UNDER YOUR AUTHORITY, OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY? PLEASE ADVISE ME. MASERATI SAYS THAT THEIR ONLY RESPONSIBILITY WAS TO ADVISE ME OF THE DEFECT, AND REPAIR THE DEFECT. NOT ANY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE DEFECT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COPY OF THE LETTER I RECEIVED FROM THEM, PLEASE E-MAIL ME YOUR FAX NUMBER, AND I WILL SEND IT TO YOU. COULD YOU ADVISE ME HOW LONG A RESPONSE WILL TAKE TO THIS COMPLAINT, AS I CURRENTLY HAVE NO USE OF MY CAR. LEONARD SYLK (MASERATI IS NOT LISTED IN YOUR VEHICLE INFORMATION SECTION. SO I CHOSE FERRARI, WHO OWNS MASERATI. THE CAR IS A MASERATI SPYDER) *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10068174
Incident
Mar 28, 2004
Mileage
12,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

MAS004490 MTB 24-30

ENGINE

his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin “MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty” for further information.

MAS004490 MTB 24-30

ENGINE

his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin “MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty” for further information.

MAS004464 MCL 24-51

As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published “BOL Policy” and “Prior Approval Components List” to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement.

MAS004419 MTB 24-35

SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components

MAS004283 MCL 24-38

MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features • New login interface • Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) • MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements.

MAS003095 MTB 24-21

SERVICE BRAKES; STEERING; WHEELS

This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731

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 Spyder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005000—
2004030—
2003020—
2002020—
2000Viewing100—

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.