2008 Maserati Quattroporte problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Engine (2) · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift (1)
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 (83)
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 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-12 · Engine · 39,000 mi“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…”
2015-06-03 · Suspension · 45,000 mi“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.…”
2015-06-03 · Suspension · 45,000 mi“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.…”
2015-06-03 · Engine · 45,000 mi“the cam variator failed causing the engine to misfire and lose power.…”
2014-03-19 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift · 80,062 mi“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 com…”
2012-11-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 🔥 fire“cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln the vehicle was totaled. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.