2017 Maserati Ghibli

The 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.

The 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.

The remedy

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.

Maserati North America, Inc. · up to 9,044 vehicles across all model years covered

The 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.

The risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

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.

Maserati North America, Inc. · up to 39,381 vehicles across all model years covered

The 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.

The risk

A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Maserati North America, Inc. · up to 326 vehicles across all model years covered

The 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.

The risk

A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Maserati North America, Inc. · up to 1,861 vehicles across all model years covered

The 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.

The 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.

The remedy

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.

Maserati North America, Inc. · up to 7,481 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · towed · 26,000 miles

I HAVE COMPLAINING TO THE DEALER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT NOISE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRANSMISSION. THE CAR SINCE PURCHASED ON 2016 HAS BEEN OUT FOR SERVICE 62 DAYS. I REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES A LOUD KLUNK NOISE ON THE STEERING AND ON THE , TOOK IT TO REPAIR. TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE IT FIX SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CAR CONTINUED WITH THE PROBLEM. LAST TIME AFTER TAKING THE CAR FROM SERVICE THE CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE SIDES. THE CAR WAS ALIGNED, BALANCE AND NEW WHEELS WERE PLACE THIS YEAR. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THIS PAST MONTH OF JULY I SUBMITTED A LEMON LAW CLAIM. THE CLAIM HAS BEEN POORLY MISHANDLED. THE CAR A MONTH LATER INSPECTED AND AFTER INSPECTION THE CAR STARTED PULLING IN THE …

NHTSA complaint 11246562, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AT AROUND 40 MPH. THEN HAD NEW BOOSTER PUMP REPAIRED. AFTER SECOND BOOSTER PUMP REPAIR THERE WAS ONOTHER HARD BRAKING PEDAL INCIDENT BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE FIRST INCIDENT AT 5 MPH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING.

NHTSA complaint 11623657. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

37,600 miles

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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage mileage was approximately 37,600.

NHTSA complaint 11625276. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 that the repair has already been done but this raises a serious safety concern as it could result in the rear differential locking up and causing an accident.

NHTSA complaint 11600191. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 for service. Once was an electrical and the other time they couldn’t find nothing wrong with it. They said it just needed service. I serviced the vehicle as recommended and now it back doing the same thing again.

NHTSA complaint 11532965. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 issue but there has been no successful resolution to the problem. The car was taken to Rusnak Pasadena on July 21, 2021 and since they could not duplicate the concern, there was nothing done. The car was then taken to Maserati of Puente Hills as the issue continued. As per the dealership, on their maserati system, it shows that my car did not …

NHTSA complaint 11495200, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 years of the Maserati Ghibli from 2014+. I have inquired with a local independent shop and was told that this is a safety concern and to try to reach out to the dealership. Reaching out to the dealership, I have not received a response. Others have said they had mixed results with the dealerships replacing their glass even with warranty. Others out …

NHTSA complaint 11475449, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.