2005 Maserati Quattroporte problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Suspension (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2013-05-13 · campaign 13V196000 · 7,438 vehicles
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.
Risk: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-09 · MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other
this bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on v6 engines installed on quattroporte, ghibli and levante.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-06 · MAS005111_A MTB 26-06 · Other
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · MAS005111 MTB 26-05 · Other
maserati coolant fluid color change from pink to purple.
Wheels 2026-04-16 · MAS005125 DS 26-07 · Other
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 relate
Showing the 6 most recent of 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 usin…”
2022-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 reconfigu…”
2020-06-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 27,000 mi“strong fuel smell, fuel 3" deep in plastic tub in spare tire well, under fuel tank.…”
2018-11-30 · Suspension · 79,000 mi“rear end swaying with only 80mls per hour transmission goes into neutral when turning…”
2016-11-09 · Suspension · 15,000 mi“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 …”
2015-07-10 · Unknown Or Other · 29,000 mi“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.