2014 Maserati GhibliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2014 Maserati Ghibli, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-831 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Maserati Ghibli has problems

19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control62
Suspension51
Electrical system40
Structure20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Wheels20
Power train21
Engine20
Service brakes11
4 other systems42

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2014 Maserati Ghibli recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

37%repaired · 2020 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 18V-831 · Nov 26, 2018 · 6,334 vehicles · 2,345 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2018 Q1

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 16V-424 · Jun 10, 2016 · 12,631 vehicles · 9,571 repaired

Risk. Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2017 Q4

Suspension: rear

Recall 16V-264 · May 2, 2016 · 26,464 vehicles · 22,277 repaired

Risk. An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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88%repaired · 2017 Q3

Accessory: floor mat

Recall 16V-122 · Mar 1, 2016 · 28,235 vehicles · 24,914 repaired

Risk. If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2016 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-654 · Oct 17, 2014 · 139 vehicles · 139 repaired

Risk. The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Maserati.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Ghibli year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ghibli median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Ghibli owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2014 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a manufacturer recall was performed and the front driver's side mat and accelerator pedal were replaced; however, the contact stated that while driving, the front driver's side floor mat hooks…
Complaint 11482479 · Sep 1, 2022 · 40,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED ON ITS OWN AND I WAS TERRIFIED. I WAS ON A CITY STREET DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL GOING STRAIGHT.
Complaint 11364745 · Oct 16, 2020 · 41,000 miles
GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK BY THE FLOOR MAT. THIS TIME I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT THAT ALMOST KILLED BECAUSE I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SINCE IT KEPT ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. AFTER REVIEWING THE RECALLS & SUPPOSEDLY THEY FIXED THE ISSUE.BUT I HIGHLY DOUBTS. SAME ISSUE AGAIN BUT THIS TIME ALMOST COST ME MY…
Complaint 11278565 · Nov 6, 2019 · 10 miles

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