Maserati Ghibli Problems by Year
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Maserati Ghibli, across 11 model years (2014–2024). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (25). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Maserati Ghibli years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ghibli year: 2014, 2015, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Ghibli: 25 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2017 Ghibli: 21 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2014 Ghibli: 19 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 Ghibli: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2019 Ghibli: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Ghibli: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Maserati Ghibli problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Maserati Ghibli model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ghibli | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Ghibli | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Ghibli | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Ghibli | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2020 Ghibli | 5 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 Ghibli | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Ghibli | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Ghibli | 21 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Ghibli | 7 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 Ghibli | 25 | 6 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Ghibli | 19 | 6 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Maserati Ghibli years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (19), 2015 (25), 2017 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ghibli year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Maserati Ghibli?
Electrical System, with 16 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Maserati Ghibli have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.