2017 Maserati Ghibli problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Engine (3) · Wheels (2)
Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:software 2018-03-14 · campaign 18V173000 · 9,044 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 2017-01-20 · campaign 17V046000 · 39,381 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2016-11-28 · campaign 16V856000 · 326 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.
Risk: A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.
Tires:sidewall 2016-11-21 · campaign 16V840000 · 1,861 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
Risk: A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
Back Over Prevention: Camera System 2016-11-18 · campaign 16V839000 · 7,481 vehicles
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
Risk: If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.
Service bulletins (110)
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 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-14 · Power Train · 37,600 mi“the contact owns a 2017 maserati ghibli. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal tinging sound. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 16v856000(power train). the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. t…”
2024-11-05 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“intermittent hard brake pedal inability to stop the car in a safe manner. i had the vacuum booster pump replaced twice. once the repair lasted for a year then the last time the incident reoccured after the second repair. the first time prior to repair there was an accident travelling a 5 mph after the first repair there was a hard braking incident …”
2024-07-08 · Power Train“there is a recall for a rear differential issue and maserati had previously repaired the differential. however, the problem has persisted and i have about 41k miles on the vehicle and already having the same issue. there is a whining noise in the rear along with a leaking rear differential. both signs of the original problem. maserati has stated th…”
2023-07-18 · Wheels“i was on my way home from work sitting at the red light and when i was release my feet from the brake to take to driving, the auto start failed to start the car and i was stuck on side the road for 30 minutes because my vehicle wouldn’t not start. finally the car started but i couldn’t get it to go over 15 mph. the car has been to the shop twice f…”
2022-11-28 · Unknown Or Other“sitting at at red light with the start/stop system on, as i release the break pedal on a green light, the gear automatically has shifted to park. the car shows no signs that it has turned off or warnings that it has shifted gears on its own. i have to manually change gear to drive to get the car to move. i am aware that the recall was done for this…”
2022-07-23 · Structure:body“the vehicle was manufactured with laminated glass for all windows and the glass is delaminating and forming bubbles around glass edges which compromises the integrity of the glass. on my vehicle, it affects all 4 windows and both front and rear windshields. this issue is widely reported on forums and group message boards and seems to affect all yea…”
2021-06-24 · Engine“stopped at stop sign and slowly tried to accelerate. the car moved forward into oncoming traffic and almost stalled. to compensate i had to press accelerator hard and then engine finally woke back up. this has happened another time where the car stalled and shifted into neutral. this is a safety issue so now i accelerate aggressively so the car…”
2020-03-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 24,300 mi“i was driving at about 60 mph and had to break because a vehicle pulled in front of me. my vehicle slowed very well but when i eased up off the break the vehicle just accelerated on its own at a very high rate of speed. i almost collided with the car in front of me. i braked again and the vehicle slowed but when i eased up off the brake the car aga…”
2020-03-12 · Wheels · 23,500 mi“i purchased this vehicle from northside imports in houston on the night of february 1st. on february 5th i drove it to work and noticed that on the rough roads the steering wheel vibrates/shakes terribly to point where it hurtled my hand. i called and notified the sales person about it and he told me to bring the vehicle in. i dropped the car off a…”
2019-12-19 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 maserati ghibli. while driving slow speeds, the transmission shifted into neutral and the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to park place maserati (2425 w nw hwy, dallas, tx 75220, (866) 249-2885). the dealer test drove the vehicle, but could not replicate the failure.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.