Maserati Ghibli Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Maserati Ghibli — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Good | — | 4 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2018Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Caution | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2015 | Avoid | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2014Worst | Avoid | 2 | 21 | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
10 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Maserati Ghibli Problems
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Maserati Ghibli (2022–2023)
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 718. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-872 (Maserati campaign 718).
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 740.
Showing 2 recalls from 2022–2023 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Maserati Ghibli Reliability
What year Ghibli has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Maserati Ghibli had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 21 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2014 report for specific defects.
Is the Maserati Ghibli reliable?
The Maserati Ghibli has accumulated 58 owner-filed complaints and 14 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2018 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Ghibli.
What are the most common Ghibli problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Vehicle Speed Control (10 reports), Power Train (8 reports), Electrical System (6 reports), Engine (5 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Ghibli has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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