2008 Maserati Granturismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Granturismo years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Maserati Granturismo. That ranks 4th out of 12 Granturismo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 14,250 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Maserati Granturismo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 14,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Risk: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. Due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
Risk: Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Risk: In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system. A malfunction can occur in the supplemental restraint system (srs) electronic control unit (ecu) software when the battery is not fully charged.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger side air bag and passenger seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will replace the srs ecu units as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been corrected.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERRARI OF LONG ISLAND (65 S SERVICE RD SUITE A, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803, [redacted]), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE…
Other Maserati Granturismo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Granturismo | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Granturismo | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Granturismo | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Granturismo | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Granturismo | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Granturismo | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Granturismo | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Granturismo | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Granturismo | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Granturismo | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Granturismo | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Maserati Granturismo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Granturismo model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.