Most common 2008 Maserati Granturismo problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Maserati Granturismo complaints by model year
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2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls (4)
Suspension › Rear
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from June 2008 to March 2010. Due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) May fail.
Remedy: MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and Alfa Romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts May cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
On certain vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system. A malfunction can occur in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software when the battery is not fully charged.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SRS ECU units as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been corrected.
2008 Maserati Granturismo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 19 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Maserati Granturismo a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Granturismo rates few complaints: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Granturismo at the same age. 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 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
The air bags — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2008 Maserati Granturismo have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo, the most recent from May 13, 2013 (rear). 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 Granturismo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016. See the full Maserati Granturismo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Maserati Granturismo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 100% 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.