2005 Maserati Quattroporte Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quattroporte years
- Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Quattroporte model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 50% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 17% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Maserati Quattroporte recalls (1)
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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.
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.
1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair…
The car started normally. This vehicle is gas dependent and has a dangerous gas leak. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It has a safety inspection sticker on it as of May 2022. This safety is a risk throughout our community after being driven and gas spilled in large amounts…
Strong fuel smell, fuel 3" deep in plastic tub in spare tire well, under fuel tank.
Rear end swaying with only 80mls per hour transmission goes into neutral when turning
Takata recall.... The suspension on my 2005 maserati, model is a quadroportte, is giving way. When i go over any bumps on the road, the suspension is giving away. You can hear it rattle, and almost sounds as though, it's going to break in half. The car was taken to maserati and they "stone walled…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, suspension, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quattroporte model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.