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2008 Maserati QuattroporteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 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 recalls2Lowest repair rate 87%Owner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 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
Engine20
Suspension20
Engine and engine cooling11
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2008 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 →

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

2008 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE MASERATI 4.2L ENGINE USED IN THE EARLY 2000S THROUGH EARLY 2009 HAVE AN EXTREMELY HIGH PERCENTAGE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE FAULT (CAM VARIATOR) THAT REQUIRES REPAIR. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL REPAIR BULLETIN, BUT NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE A RECALL.…
Complaint 11195800 · Apr 12, 2019 · 39,000 miles

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