Maserati Quattroporte Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Maserati Quattroporte model year (2005–2023) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Maserati Quattroporte Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 10 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem score: 22
3 recalls · 2 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 11
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 10
Best Maserati Quattroporte Years to Buy
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Maserati Quattroporte — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 | 6 | — | 22 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Caution |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 11 | Caution |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Good |
All 19 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Maserati Quattroporte Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2023Recent Quattroporte models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2023 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Quattroporte units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Quattroporte models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Quattroporte should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte if possible. It has 0 recalls, 10 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 22 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Quattroporte to buy?+
The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 0 recalls and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Quattroporte has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2012, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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