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Maserati Car Guide: Common Problems, Maintenance & Best Used Models

What Maserati owners report most, model by model, drawn from 148 complaints filed with the U.S. safety regulator. Plus recalls, a service schedule and the model years to check carefully.

Data as of 2010 to 2026 model years

Quick facts

Maserati

Origin
Italian
Status
Sold new in the U.S.
Most complaints
Ghibli (80)
Most-reported area
Electrical system
Busiest model year
2017 (41 complaints)
owner complaints on file with NHTSA
148
models with at least one complaint
7
of complaints mention electrical system
25%
recall campaigns covering the Ghibli
13

01Common problems by model

Maserati Common Problems by Model

The 4 Maserati models with the most owner complaints, and the part of the car each complaint was about.

Maserati models with the most NHTSA complaints, 2010 to 2026 model years
ModelComplaintsMost-reported areasModel year with the mostRecalls
Ghibli80Electrical system and speed control2015 (25)13
Levante28Electrical system and engine2017 (15)7
Quattroporte25Body structure and seat belts2014 (8)19
Granturismo6Electrical system and wheels2013 (2)3
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases, read on October 12, 2026. Complaints are reports filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each model were sold, so best-selling models appear higher.

The Ghibli leads with 80 complaints, most of them about electrical system and speed control. That does not make it the worst Maserati. A model that sells in large numbers collects more reports, and these counts are not adjusted for sales.

Use the table to know where to look. If you own or are buying one of these models, ask about the area in the third column first, and price the repair with the repair cost estimator.

02Problem areas

Where Maserati Problems Concentrate

Every Maserati complaint names the part of the vehicle involved. These are the areas named most often across all 7 models.

By part of the vehicle

  1. Electrical system37 · 25%
  2. Engine29 · 20%
  3. Speed control24 · 16%
  4. Powertrain19 · 13%
  5. Brakes16 · 11%
  6. Wheels12 · 8%

One complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

By model year

  1. 20101
  2. 20113
  3. 20123
  4. 20132
  5. 201430
  6. 201531
  7. 20167
  8. 201741
  9. 20186
  10. 20197
  11. 20207
  12. 20213
  13. 20221
  14. 20236

Recent model years have had less time to gather complaints, so a short bar at the bottom is not yet good news.

03Best and worst used models

Maserati Model Years to Check Carefully

The model years of each popular model that drew the most complaints. Start your questions there when you shop used.

How to choose a used car

  • 80 complaints

    Maserati Ghibli

    1. 201525 complaints
      6 recalls
    2. 201721 complaints
      5 recalls
    3. 201419 complaints
      6 recalls

    Mostly about electrical system and speed control.

  • 28 complaints

    Maserati Levante

    1. 201715 complaints
      3 recalls
    2. 20195 complaints
      1 recall
    3. 20184 complaints
      1 recall

    Mostly about electrical system and engine.

  • 25 complaints

    Maserati Quattroporte

    1. 20148 complaints
      6 recalls
    2. 20156 complaints
      6 recalls
    3. 20113 complaints

    Mostly about body structure and seat belts.

  • 6 complaints

    Maserati Granturismo

    1. 20132 complaints
    2. 20101 complaint
      1 recall
    3. 20121 complaint
      1 recall

    Mostly about electrical system and wheels.

A year with many complaints is one to inspect closely, not one to rule out. The fault may have been fixed under recall, and a well-maintained car from a busy year can be a better buy than a neglected one from a quiet year.

Before you buy any used Maserati, decode the VIN, check it for open recalls and follow the inspection checklist. A complaint count cannot tell you about the one car in front of you.

04Recalls

Maserati Recalls by Model

The number of safety recall campaigns that cover each model, with the most recent ones listed.

  • Maserati Ghibli recalls

    13

    recall campaigns, 2014 to 2020 model years

    1. Nov 26, 2018Fuel system: delivery18V831000
    2. May 25, 2018Body structure: frame and members18V347000
    3. Mar 14, 2018Engine and cooling: engine18V173000
    4. Dec 21, 2017Fuel system: delivery17V834000
    5. Jan 20, 2017Seats: front assembly17V046000

  • Maserati Levante recalls

    7

    recall campaigns, 2017 to 2023 model years

    1. Feb 17, 2025Backup camera system: software25V098000
    2. Nov 10, 2021Fuel system: delivery21V872000
    3. Jul 11, 2019Exterior lighting: headlights19V521000
    4. May 25, 2018Body structure: frame and members18V347000
    5. Mar 13, 2017Engine and cooling: engine17V161000

  • Maserati Quattroporte recalls

    19

    recall campaigns, 2011 to 2023 model years

    1. Feb 17, 2025Backup camera system: software25V098000
    2. Apr 15, 2024Fuel system: delivery24V269000
    3. Nov 10, 2021Fuel system: delivery21V872000
    4. Sep 10, 2021Seat belts21V703000
    5. Aug 5, 2021Tires21V613000

  • Maserati Granturismo recalls

    3

    recall campaigns, 2010 to 2017 model years

    1. Jun 14, 2019Airbags19V461000
    2. Oct 9, 2012Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems12V489000
    3. Jan 25, 2012Exterior lighting: tail lights12V024000
Check your VIN at NHTSA

A recall is free to have repaired at a Maserati dealer. The lookup shows only the recalls still open on your vehicle.

05Maintenance schedule

Maserati Maintenance Schedule

Typical service intervals for a gasoline Maserati. Your owner’s manual has the exact figures for your engine.

Build a schedule for your mileage
Typical maintenance intervals for a Maserati
ServiceTypical intervalGood to know
Engine oil and filter5,000 to 10,000 milesFull synthetic sits at the long end. Short trips and towing shorten it.
Tire rotation5,000 to 8,000 milesEasiest to do at every oil change.
Cabin air filter15,000 to 30,000 milesSooner in dusty or high-pollen areas.
Engine air filter15,000 to 30,000 milesInspect at every oil change and replace when dirty.
Brake fluidEvery 2 years or 30,000 milesIt absorbs moisture with age, whatever the mileage.
Transmission fluid30,000 to 60,000 milesVaries widely, and some manuals allow longer. Use only the specified fluid.
Engine coolant30,000 to 60,000 milesLong-life coolants can go further. Never mix types.
Drive belt inspection60,000 to 100,000 milesReplace at the first cracks, fraying or squeal.
Timing belt, if fitted60,000 to 100,000 milesEngines with a timing chain do not have this service.
Spark plugs30,000 to 100,000 milesCopper plugs wear fastest. Iridium and platinum last longest.
Typical intervals drawn from AAA's maintenance guidance, not Maserati's own schedule. Follow the schedule in your owner's manual, and use its severe-service intervals if you tow, make short trips or drive in extreme heat or cold.
Maintenance by mileageOil change calculatorWhat each service costs

06Manufacturer OBD2 codes

Maserati OBD2 Codes

How to read the codes a Maserati stores, and why some of them mean something different on another make.

A Maserati stores two kinds of trouble code. Generic codes, which have 0 as their second character, mean the same thing on every make: P0420 is a catalyst efficiency fault on a Maserati exactly as it is on any other car. Manufacturer-specific codes, which have 1 as their second character, are defined by Maserati and can mean something different elsewhere.

We do not publish a list of Maserati’s own P1 codes, because we could not verify one against Maserati’s service information. For a P1 code, use a scanner that reads Maserati codes, or ask a Maserati dealer to look it up.

Free toolLook up a generic codeMeaning, common causes and whether it is safe to keep driving.
How OBD2 code types work

07Related guides and tools

Next steps for Maserati owners and buyers.

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08Questions

Maserati: common questions.

What are the most common Maserati problems?

Among 2010 to 2026 model-year Maserati vehicles, the areas owners report most often to NHTSA are electrical system (25% of complaints), engine (20% of complaints) and speed control (16% of complaints). A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect.

Which Maserati model has the most complaints?

The Ghibli, with 80 complaints on file for 2010 to 2026 model years. Its 2015 model year has the most, at 25. Popular models attract more complaints simply because more of them are on the road.

How do I check a Maserati for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows safety recalls that have not been repaired on that exact vehicle, and recall repairs are carried out by the manufacturer's dealers at no charge.

How often does a Maserati need servicing?

Most gasoline cars need an oil change and tire rotation every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, filters every 15,000 to 30,000 miles and brake fluid every two years. Your Maserati owner's manual gives the exact schedule for your engine.

09About this guide

Where the figures come from.

Every count on this page comes from records published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was read on . We count the records. We do not reproduce owners’ statements, and we do not rate or rank models ourselves.

CarTipsMentor is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Maserati. The Maserati name and logo belong to their owner and are used only to identify the make. Full disclaimer.

Sources

  1. [1]National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle owner complaints database
  2. [2]National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safety recalls by vehicle
  3. [3]AAA Automotive, Time-Stamped Car Maintenance Checklist

Complaint counts cover 2010 to 2026 model years. Each complaint is counted once and assigned to the model named in the complaint. Counts change as new complaints are filed.