Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | −50% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2021 | 0 | −78% | 5 | — | Average |
| 2020 | 5 | −50% | — | Engine | Good |
| 2018 | 1 | −85% | 2 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2017 | 21 | 1.2× | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 2016 | 7 | −65% | 4 | Transmission | Good |
| 2015 | 25 | 1.3× | 6 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2014 | 19 | −17% | 6 | Acceleration | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Ghibli year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Maserati Ghibli problems
Latest Maserati Ghibli recalls
Back over prevention › Software
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Pressure sensor
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Pressure sensor
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 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 December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Maserati Ghibli should you avoid?
None of the Maserati Ghibli years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Maserati Ghibli?
2018 has the fewest complaints compared with other Ghibli years at the same age, followed by 2021 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Maserati Ghibli problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the speed control & acceleration (16), electrical system (16) and transmission & drivetrain (13). Acceleration complaints peak in the 2015 model year.
How many recalls has the Maserati Ghibli had?
18 recalls across 2014–2022. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Maserati Ghibli recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.