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2005 Maserati QuattroporteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-196 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 87%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte has problems

6 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
Fuel/propulsion system30
Suspension20
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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.

87%repaired · 2016 Q4

Suspension: rear

Recall 13V-196 · May 13, 2013 · 7,438 vehicles · 6,478 repaired

Risk. Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

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

2005 vs. every other Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'14'15'16'17'18'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Quattroporte owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair:…
Complaint 11518057 · Apr 20, 2023
The car started normally. This vehicle is gas dependent and has a dangerous gas leak. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It has a safety inspection sticker on it as of May 2022. This safety is a risk throughout our community after being driven and gas spilled in large amounts.…
Complaint 11477552 · Aug 4, 2022

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