2016 Maserati Ghibli
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.
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The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-08
Visibility/wiper
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Sun visor becomes lose and drops itself while driving completely obstructing drivers view of the road and creates chances of a fatal accident. Sun visor had a similar malfunction earlier and was replaced under warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-12
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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I was entering hollywood casino to valet my car , I approached the valet man and he told me to hold off a minute before he could get to my car then a few mins later he waved me to drive up and my car took off like a torpedo , the car started revving...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-15
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. While driving various speeds, an abnormal squeaking noise was detected and the vehicle failed to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-28
Back over prevention
1 of 7 total reports mentions: back over prevention.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-04-26Equipment, vehicle speed control16V122000 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
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2016-07-01Suspension16V264000 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of...
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2016-12-30Tires16V840000 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.
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.
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2017-06-26Electrical system, seats17V046000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Maserati Ghibli — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V122000 · Equipment, vehicle speed control
- Recall 16V264000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V840000 · Tires
- Recall 17V046000 · Electrical system, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.