2017 Maserati Ghibli Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ghibli years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Maserati Ghibli. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Ghibli model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 24,175 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Maserati Ghibli problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 33% | 24,175 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 33% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 29% | 14,342 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 24,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 24,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Maserati Ghibli recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Tires:sidewall
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back over prevention: camera system
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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 wouldnât not start. Finally the car started but I couldnât get it…
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…
Other Maserati Ghibli years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ghibli | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Ghibli | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Ghibli | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Ghibli | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 Ghibli | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Ghibli | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Ghibli | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 21 | 5 |
| 2016 Ghibli | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 Ghibli | 25 | 6 |
| 2014 Ghibli | 19 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Maserati Ghibli a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ghibli model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.