Maserati Quattroporte Problems by Year

We compared every Maserati Quattroporte model year from 2005–2022 using 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 23 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Quattroporte year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2016, 2017 and 2022.

12model years
45complaints
23recalls
—worst years
2016, 2017best years

Complaints by model year

2005200620072008200920142015201620172018202120226346696113
Owner complaints per model year, Maserati Quattroporte. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20220−33%2—Few
202131.7×5Seat BeltFew
20181−25%2AccelerationFew
20171−33%6—Few
20160−56%4—Few
201562.0×6AccelerationAverage
201492.5×6BodyAverage
20096typical1SuspensionFew
200861.8×2EngineAverage
20074typical3Wheel & TireFew
200631.3×3SteeringFew
20056−56%1Fuel SystemFew

* Complaints compared with the median Quattroporte year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Maserati Quattroporte problems

  • Suspensionworst: 2009
    1022%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2005
    511%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2006
    511%
  • Other / not specified
    49%
  • Body & structureworst: 2014
    49%
  • Brakesworst: 2009
    49%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    49%
  • Steeringworst: 2006
    37%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2007
    37%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2009
    37%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2021
    37%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2015
    37%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2007
    24%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    24%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2015
    24%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2005
    12%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2014
    12%
  • Lightsworst: 2015
    12%

Latest Maserati Quattroporte recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-098 · Feb 17, 2025 · 27,354 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 24V-269 · Apr 15, 2024 · 58 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 21V-872 · Nov 10, 2021 · 409 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 21V-703 · Sep 10, 2021 · 701 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 21V-613 · Aug 5, 2021 · 125 vehicles

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.

All 23 Maserati Quattroporte recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Maserati Quattroporte should you avoid?

None of the Maserati Quattroporte years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Maserati Quattroporte?

2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other Quattroporte years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2022. 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 Quattroporte problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (10), fuel & propulsion system (5) and transmission & drivetrain (5). Suspension complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Maserati Quattroporte had?

23 recalls across 2005–2022. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Maserati Quattroporte 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.