2017 Maserati Ghibli
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
7 of 21 total reports mention: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-26
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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-14
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-08
Engine
7 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
6 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Maserati Ghibli. While driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power and the brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-11
Also filed under Service brakes
Steering
3 of 21 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-05
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-12-30Power train16V856000 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016.
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.
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2016-12-30Back over prevention16V839000 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016.
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.
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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.
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2018-05-18Electrical system, engine and engine cooling18V173000 Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Maserati Ghibli — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V856000 · Power train
- Recall 16V839000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 16V840000 · Tires
- Recall 17V046000 · Electrical system, seats
- Recall 18V173000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2017 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Maserati Ghibli have?
- 5 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.