Most common 2016 Maserati Ghibli problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Maserati Ghibli complaints by model year
Best Ghibli years: 2018, 2021, 2016. Compare all years →
2016 Maserati Ghibli recalls (4)
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017.
Tires › Sidewall
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Suspension › Rear
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier…
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle…
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016.
2016 Maserati Ghibli engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Ghibli rates better than average: 65% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Ghibli at the same age. It is one of the best Ghibli years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli, the most recent from January 20, 2017 (power adjust). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Maserati Ghibli?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2021 and 2016. See the full Maserati Ghibli years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Maserati Ghibli problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.