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2006 Maserati QuattroporteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, 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 recalls3Lowest repair rate 87%Owner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has problems

3 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
Power train20
Steering21
Suspension11

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

3 recalls

2006 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 →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 09V-001 · Jan 6, 2009 · 7,912 vehicles

Risk. IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 05V-574 · Dec 30, 2005 · 169 vehicles

Risk. SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN 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

2006 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN…
Complaint 10234429 · Jul 15, 2008 · 12,000 miles

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