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2018 Maserati GhibliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-347 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 94%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Maserati Ghibli has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes10
Suspension10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2018 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.

94%repaired · 2019 Q3

Structure: frame and members

Recall 18V-347 · May 25, 2018 · 62 vehicles · 58 repaired

Risk. If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2019 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 17V-834 · Dec 21, 2017 · 1,405 vehicles · 1,353 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak within the engine compartment increases the risk of 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

2018 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 Maserati Ghibli safety ratings

2018 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Ghibli owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PO TIRES, SIZE: 245/40ZR20 (NA), DOT NUMBER: XBT0N663 FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND SIZE :285/35ZR20, DOT NUMBER: XBT0N662 FOR THE REAR TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 11257711 · Sep 24, 2019 · 7,800 miles

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