2009 Maserati Granturismo Problems & Complaints

Few complaints2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Granturismo at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Maserati Granturismo with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint, typically around 3,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2009 Maserati Granturismo problems

  • Electrical system~3,000 miles
    150%
  • Lights~6,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Maserati Granturismo complaints by model year

2008200920162024122
Owner complaints per model year, Maserati Granturismo. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Granturismo years: 2016. Compare all years →

2009 Maserati Granturismo recalls (3)

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 12V-024 · Jan 25, 2012 · 1,768 vehicles

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.

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 11V-406 · Aug 5, 2011 · 763 vehicles

Maserati is recalling certain model year 2009 granturismo and quattroporte vehicles manufactured from July 3, 2008, through September 30, 2008. The rear suspension left-side and right-side wheel alignment toe-in tie- rods May fail due to incorrect machining.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIE-RODS, INSTALL A TIE-ROD KIT AND PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2011.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 09V-092 · Mar 24, 2009 · 824 vehicles

Maserati is recalling 824 my 2009 granturismo vehicles equipped with the optional front parking sensor system. These vehicles were manufactured with faulty instrument cluster control module software which affects the functionality of the seat belt warning buzzer's ability to activate, thereby not properly warning when the seat…

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPLOAD A NEW SOFTWARE INTO THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

2009 Maserati Granturismo engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD12 / 19 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Maserati Granturismo a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Granturismo rates few complaints: 2.0× as many complaints as 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 2009 Maserati Granturismo?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Maserati Granturismo have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Maserati Granturismo, the most recent from January 25, 2012 (tail lights). 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 2009 Maserati Granturismo problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 6,000 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.