2015 Maserati Ghibli problems
Maserati Ghibli is the name of three different cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati: the AM115, a V8 grand tourer from 1967 to 1973; the AM336, a V6 twin-turbocharged coupé from 1992 to 1998; and the M157, an executive saloon from 2013 onwards.
Ghibli is the Libyan Arabic name for the hot dry south-westerly wind of the Libyan desert.
Ghibli (AM115)
The original Ghibli (Tipo AM115) is a two-door, 2+2 V8-engined grand tourer. American magazine Sports Car International named it number nine on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.
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Common 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems
The 2015 Maserati Ghibli has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to recalls, suspension, fuel system, electrical system, and interior quality.
- Fuel System: Gasoline Delivery Hoses
Maserati also recalled certain 2014-2015 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles due to improperly crimped fuel delivery hoses. This issue could result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The remedy for this recall involves replacing the entire fuel delivery line.
- Electrical System: Software
A service alert was issued for HVAC software updates to resolve sticking actuators in the air conditioning system. This issue can affect the proper functioning of the air conditioning system and may require a software update.
- Interior Quality
The interior of the 2015 Maserati Ghibli has been criticized for its cheap materials and resemblance to those found in a Jeep Cherokee from the same year. The infotainment system is also reported to be poorly designed, with unresponsive touch controls and a backup image that is not user-friendly. Additionally, the seats are not as comfortable as those found in Japanese and German competitors, and the door trim is made of cheap materials . - Battery Issues and Maintenance Costs
The battery of the 2015 Maserati Ghibli has been reported to die unexpectedly, making it difficult to jump-start the vehicle. This issue can be resolved by jump-starting the car from both ends, but it is worth noting that the battery is located in the trunk under the floorboard. Additionally, the maintenance costs for this vehicle can be high, with the cost of replacing tires and the yearly checkup and oil change running several hundred dollars . - Reliability
Consumer Reports predicts that the 2024 Ghibli will be less reliable than other new cars, based on Maserati's brand history. The reliability data is obtained from a questionnaire sent to subscribers, who are asked to note any problems with their cars that occurred in the past 12 months. A typical model has about 200 to 400 samples for each model year.
In summary, the 2015 Maserati Ghibli has several common problems related to recalls, suspension, fuel system, electrical system, interior quality, battery issues, and maintenance costs. These issues can affect the safety, functionality, and overall satisfaction of owning this vehicle.
What is the common problem with the Maserati Ghibli?
Owners have frequently complained about clutch problems, chip and crack issues, and a small passenger seat area, which many find claustrophobic. It is worth noting that Ghibli models often experience clutch malfunctions after reaching approximately 13,000 miles, and the automatic transmission can be slow to accelerate.
Is A Maserati Ghibli a reliable car?
There were also issues with the infotainment system, power-steering and brakes. That said, as with every vehicle and every owner, some Maserati Ghibli drivers have had no problems at all with the reliability and when asked, gave it five stars.
Is Maserati Ghibli high maintenance?
Overall, Maserati upkeep is a significant expense that you shouldn't underestimate, but it may be worth it for some people. Maseratis cost about $1,600 per year just in preventive maintenance. For reference, the average vehicle costs about $650 per year in maintenance and repairs.
What is the problem with the 2015 Maserati Quattroporte?
(Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with a V8 3.8 liter engine. A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump resistor may fail, causing a loss of engine power or a stall.
2015 Maserati Ghibli car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Maserati Ghibli problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Wheels problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Maserati Ghibli vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2015 Maserati Ghibli complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Maserati Ghibli.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-05
- VIN: ZAM57XSA0F1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH with the Sport mode activated, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard, and failed to release. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the accelerator pedal released. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,100.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-21
- VIN: ZAM57RTA6F1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE 1ST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IT'S A 2015 MODEL. I PURCHASED A VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2020. THE 2ND OCCURRENCE HAPPENED NOV 12 AND TODAY NOV 21. THE 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT SEEMED LIKE THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH MASERATIS FLOOR OWN FLOOR MATS. AT THE TIME AND PRIOR TO KNOWING THIS, I HAD PUT BRAND NEW FLOOR MATS OF MY OWN IN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY UNAWARE THAT THIS WAS AN OEM ISSUE. AFTER THIS HAPPENED THE 1ST TIME, I REMOVED MY PERSONAL FLOOR MATS THINKING THAT WOULD SOLVE THE ISSUE. THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE ISSUE WAS SLIGHT AND THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS AN OPERATOR ISSUE USING MANUAL SHIFTING PERHAPS. AT ANY RATE I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE 2ND OCCURRENCE RATHER QUICKLY TO THE POINT WHERE THIS WAS ALMOST UNNOTICEABLE. THIS THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL AND I HAD TO DEPRESS THE BREAK PEDAL %100 IN TRAFFIC TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. MEANWHILE, IT WOULD STILL CONTINUE TO DO THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS SCREECHING AND ACCELERATING WITH ME DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I PULLED OFF SAFELY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL 100% DEPRESSED. I THREW THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE OCCURRING.(UNSAFE)I DON'T THINK THIS ISSUE HAS RELEVANCE TO THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS MODEL, WHICH IS FLOORMAT RELATED. WHEN TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE I CONSCIOUSLY TRIED TO SEE IF THE PEDAL WAS STUCK AND IT WAS NOT. ALSO THERE ARE NO REPORTED RECALLS FOR MY PARTICULAR VIN SO I'M REPORTING THIS NOW.I HAVE SINCE CONTACTED MASERATI AND HAVE A CURRENT REPAIR SCHEDULED. AT THIS TIME, I DON'T KNOW IF THEY WILL DO THIS REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BUT WILL HAVE FOLLOW-UP DETAILS AVAILABLE IF NEED BE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-28
- VIN: ZAM57RTA4F1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 120 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION TO SLOW AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BYSTANDERS ASSISTED WITH PUSHING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE RESIDENCE. MASERATI OF NAPLES (900 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34102, 866-603-6044, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,800. *LN *JS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-14
- VIN: ZAM57RTA9F1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (525 S LAKE DESTINY DR, LOCKHART, FL 32810, (407) 667-0273) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-15
- VIN: ZAM57RTA9F1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HEATER ACTUATOR FAILED AFTER 13,000 MILES. HEATER STOPPED WORKING WHEN TURNED ON. COMPANY REDESIGNED PART BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AFTER THE PARTS FAILED ON MANY CARS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-12
- VIN: ZAM57XSA5F1
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY CONCERN FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE. MULTIPLE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURES WITHIN 12 MONTHS AND A FEW THOUSAND MILES. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA IS UNWILLING TO COVER AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COMPONENT UNDER 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. FUEL PUMP WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY MASERATI OF VAN NUYS 9/24/2018 UNDER WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME A WORKMANSHIP ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A WARRANTY CLAIM AT AN AUTHORIZED MASERATI SERVICE CENTER. THE FUEL PUMP BOLT WAS DAMAGED. FUEL PUMP HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 8/2019 AND VEHICLE HAS RETURNED TO RUSNAK MASERATI OF PASADENA. DEALER HAS CONFIRMED ACTIVE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO FAILED HP FUEL PUMP. MASERATI WILL NOT COMPLETE EMISSIONS REPAIR DUE TO DAMAGED/STRIPPED BOLT. MASERATI OF VAN NUYS HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS AND CHANGED OWNERSHIP SINCE ORIGINAL WARRANTY CLAIM REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED OVER $3,100 TO COMPLETE REPAIR DUE TO DAMAGED BOLT THAT OCCURRED DURING A WARRANTY CLAIM AT AN AUTHORIZED MASERATI DEALER PAID BY MASERATI NORTH AMERICA. MASERATI NA HAVE ALSO REFUSED TO PROVIDE A CLAIM DENIAL LETTER AND WE ARE SLOWLY APPROACHING THE 30 DAY TIME LIMIT FOR EMISSIONS RELATED REPAIR TIMELINES. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER CARE CASE # 159381 AND 158878. BAR COMPLAINT # 2019082983613. PREVIOUS NHTSA REF # 219718. HAVE ALSO EMAILED THE EPA AND CARB TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: ZAM57XSA5F1
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LITE WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER RUSNAK MASERATI OF PASADENA( 297 WEST COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA CA.91105) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR THE SAME FAILURE BUT THE FAILURE HAD REOCCURRED IN LESS THEN 12 MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-20
- VIN: ZAM57RTA9F1
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH AN ALUMINUM FRONT CHASSIS THAT WAS TO THIN FOR THE ROAD SO IT CRACKED LEAVING THE CAR UNABLE TO STEER THE FRONT WHEELS CORRECTLY. IT HAPPENS WITH NORMAL DRIVING AND A RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR ALL CARS BECAUSE IT WOULD AFFECT SALES. IT HAD TO BE DISCOVERED BY A REPAIR FACILITY TO BE FIXED OTHERWISE IT WAS HIDDEN BY MASERATI NA.
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-12
- VIN: ZAM57XSA2F1
- Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE FELT WHEEL LINER ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS IS DEFECTIVE. MASERATI ALONG WITH ALL DEALERS I'VE SPOKEN TO KNOW OF THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE COLLECTION/MASERATI IN MIAMI AND HE STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THEM EVERY SINGLE DAY (YET MASERATI REFUSES TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY). THEY BECOME TORN AND DISLODGED WHEN GOING THROUGH PUDDLES/NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS (WHEN IT'S RAINING). ONCE DISLODGED, IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. NOT ONLY CAN THEY FLY UP UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND HIT OBJECTS/VEHICLES/PEOPLE, BUT THEIR DISLOCATION CAN RUN AGAINST THE WHEEL AND CAUSE A SERIES OF ADVERSE EVENTS, EVEN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSING CONTROL. MASERATI KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, IS CONCEALING THE ISSUE, HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RECALL FOR THE DEFECTIVE WHEEL LINERS, AND ARE INSTEAD FORCING THE CONSUMER TO MITIGATE IT ON THEIR OWN.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-26
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ZAM57RTA1F1
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT SAFE SPEED IN SNOW AND SLUSH, STABILITY WAS LOST. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE PASSING A TRUCK, BETWEEN THE CENTER DIVIDER AND THE TRUCK, WHILE IN A MILD RIGHT TURN UPHILL. THE LEFT TIRES CAUGHT SOME SLUSH, AND I CORRECTED TRYING TO REMAIN IN THE LANE AND AVOIDING THE DIVIDER AND THE TRUCK BY STEERING RIGHT, THEN COUNTERSTEERING LEFT, THEN RIGHT AGAIN.. TWO CORRECTIONS TO THE RIGHT WITH THE TAIL MOVING LEFT ACTIVATED THE ESC. AS MY HD VIDEO SHOWS, THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVATED THE ESC AND TOOK CONTROL FROM ME AND VIOLENTLY DROVE ME INTO THE DIVIDER BY ACTIVATING THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. I BOUNCED OFF THE DIVIDER INTO THE TRUCK'S TRACTOR REAR TIRES, SPUN, AND THEN BACK INTO THE WALL. I HAD CONTROL, EVEN WITH THE UNSTABLE CONDITION, UP UNTIL THE ESC ACTIVATED. AS A PROFESSIONAL PILOT AND A DRIVER WHO'S BEEN DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE SINCE AGE 15, I UNDERSTAND CONTROL, LOSS OF CONTROL, AND HOW TO REGAIN IT. I HAD CONTROL UNTIL THE SAFETY SYSTEM TOOK IT FROM ME. I HAVE HAD 747S MOVING SIDEWAYS DOWN THE RUNWAY AND HAVE ALWAYS REGAINED CONTROL. NEVER IN MY PRIVATE OR PROFESSIONAL LIFE HAVE I HAD A COMPUTERIZED SAFETY SYSTEM ENDANGER MY LIFE. BUT IN THIS INSTANCE IT MOST DEFINITELY DID. HAD I NOT HIT THE TRUCK'S TIRES I MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE GONE UNDER THE TRAILER AND BEEN DECAPITATED OR OTHERWISE INJURED OR KILLED. THE HISTORY OF ESC SHOWS IT HAS A SUCCESSFUL RECORD. HOWEVER, IN THIS INSTANCE IT IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT. I HAD ESC ACTIVATE ONCE BEFORE IN THE SAME VEHICLE ON DRY PAVEMENT, AND IT DID REMARKABLY WELL. BUT IT THIS INCIDENT WHICH DESTROYED MY PRIZED MASERATI, IT EITHER ACTIVATED WITH TOO MUCH FORCE OR ACTIVATED ALONG WITH MY COUNTERSTEERING. NEVERTHELESS, WITHOUT A EDR DOWNLOAD, THE DATA CANNOT BE ANALYZED. ONLY MY RECOLLECTION AND MY VIDEO CAN BE SEEN.
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-17
- VIN: ZAM57XSA9F1
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: IN 2015 I LEASED A MASERATI GHIBLI AT RUSNAK PASADENA CA WITH A 39 MONTH LEASE TERM. ON MAY 18, 2018 - I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A OIL CHANGE SERVICE AT A LOCAL DEALER (MASERATI ALFA ROMEO OF PUENTE HILLS, CA), SERVICE'S DONE AROUND 2:56 PM(5/18/2018) , I DROVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 HOURS TO RUN SOME ERRANDS, ALL THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED ALL WHEELS WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. LUCKY, WE WERE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET AT AVERAGE SPEED OF 30 MPH, OTHER WISE THIS SUDDEN STOP COULD HAVE GET US HIT BY OTHER CARS AND/OR SUSTAINING A SERIOUS HEAD INJURY RESULTING FROM A ROLLOVER CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS SUDDEN 'AUTO BRAKE LOCK' ON CITY STREET. THIS SUDDEN 'AUTO BREAK LOCK' MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND MADE A BLACK TRACK MARK ON THE ROAD. ALL THREE OF US ON THE CAR WERE TERRIFIED. OUR CAR'S DASH BOARD DID NOT SHOW ANY WARNING LIGHT OR SERVICE LIGHT BEFORE OR AFTER THIS HAPPENED (BRAKE MELT FUNCTION). THIS CAR IS BRAND NEW WHEN I LEASED IT IN 2015 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE AROUND '15196' MILES. SINCE IT STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY THEN THE CAR DEALER WILL REPAIR FOR FREE. IT'S ALREADY BEEN SIT IN THE DEALER REPAIR SHOP FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHS NOW, UNTIL TODAY(7/5/2018) THE DEALER STILL HASN'T PROVIDE A PROPER EXPLANATION OF WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED? AND I DON'T WANT TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS CAR, I AM SO CONCERNED AND WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN THE CAR STOPS ABRUPTLY BY ITSELF, AND THE PART REALLY BOTHERS ME IS I DON'T KNOW WHEN THIS 'AUTO BRAKE LOCKING' WILL HAPPEN AGAIN? WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGN, THE WORST PART IS THE EVEN THE DEALER DOESN'T HAVE AN ANSWER FOR THIS, THEY JUST CHANGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CALLED IT DONE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-25
- VIN: ZAM57XSA9F1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. HOURS AFTER THE DEALER (RUSNAK MASERATI OF PASADENA, 297 W COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105) PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,100.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-19
- VIN: ZAM57RTAXF1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: REAR BREAKS PADS AT MINIMAL UNDER 13,300 MILES ON THE CAR. MASERATI REFUSE TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. I UNDERSTAND ITS WEAR AND TEAR BUT NOT WHEN THE CAR HAS 13,300 MILES. NO CAR WILL PUT YOU TO REPLACE BREAK PADS AT LOW LOW MILES. I AM SURE THIS COULD BE MANUFACTURING MALFUNCTION FAULTY AND IT I'M SURE THERE IS OTHER MASERATI OWNERS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-12
- VIN: ZAM57XSA3F1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK UPON ACCELERATION. THE SPEED WAS 30 MPH AND IT WENT TO 60 IN FEW SECONDS. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO ANY OBSTRUCTION. HAD TO TURN OF ENGINE TO STOP THE CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FLOORMAT MOVED AND BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE CARPET. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V122000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,700. THE VIN NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-05
- VIN: ZAM57RTA2F1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL RELATED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,400.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-03
- VIN: ZAM57RTAXF1
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI SQ4 NOV 2015, AND AFTER 2000 MILES THE CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITION STUCK IN DEFROST MODE. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR SERVICE REPAIR AND THEY FOUND THE ISSUE WITH THE AIR CONDITION SOLENOID THAT WAS REPLACED. THEN I STARTED HAVING TOO MUCH FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST AND IT COVERS MY FRONT VIEW. TO REPRODUCE THE CONCERN START THE CAR AND OPEN UP THE 4 WINDOWS DRIVE UP FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES, THEN STOP THE CAR CLOSE THE WINDOWS AND TURN OF THE ENGINE. COME BACK AFTER 10 MIN OR MORE START THE ENGINE, ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS AND START DRIVING. YOU'LL FEEL THE HEAT INSIDE FROM THE ENGINE INSIDE THE CAR, AND YOU'LL START SEEING LARGE AMOUNT OF DEFROST INSIDE THE WINDSHIELD EVEN THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. I HAD TO KEEP TURNING IN FRONT AND BACK DEFROST AND THE AIR CONDITION. TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITION KEEP DRIVING THEN THE DEFROST WILL COME BACK AGAIN AND THE ONLY WAY TO ELIMINATE THE DEFROST YOU HAVE TO KEEP BOTH DEFROST AND AIR CONDITION ON ALL THE TIME. THE SERVICE SHOP STATED THIS IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. PLEASE ADVICE!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-02
- VIN: ZAM57RTA8F1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED UP TO 70 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PULLING UP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,045.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-17
- VIN: ZAM57XSAXF1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: PURCHASE THIS CAR IN DECEMBER 2015 AND ONLY PLACED 2500 MILES ON THE AUTO AND SERVICE ATTENDANT SAID YOU MUST DRIVE THE CAR 4000 MILES TO KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE AUTO FOR 6 MONTHS. SPOKE TO THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES OF THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE ME FOR A BATTERY IN WHICH I HAVE ONLY OWNED THE CAR FOR 6 MONTHS.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-26
- VIN: ZAM57XSA8F1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON I-10 NEAR PALM SPRINGS, CA FEBRUARY 27 AT ABOUT 12:10 AM. I PASSED A SEMI-TRUCK BY MOVING TO THE LEFT AND ACCELERATING. AFTER PASSING THE TRUCK I MOVED BACK TO THE SLOW LANE AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS TRAVELING VERY FAST. I BEGIN BRAKING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKING WAS NOT NOTICEABLY SLOWING THE CAR ( AND AS YOUR RECALL CITES IT SHOULD, THE BRAKING DID NOT DISENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR.) I THEN PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. OF COURSE THIS SOLVED THE IMMEDIATE PROBLEM. NONETHELESS THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING AND I THEN HAD TO WEDGE MY SHOE UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FORCEFULLY LIFT IT OFF THE FLOORBOARD. THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING EVENT FOR SOME DRIVERS AS THIS VEHICLE HAS VERY FAST ACCELERATION LEAVING LITTLE TIME TO REACT BEFORE THE CAR WOULD BE TRAVELLING AT 175 MPH ETC. OF COURSE I SEE THE RECALL, BUT I AM WRITING BECAUSE I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE FLOOR MAT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMPUTER INPUT PROBLEM AS I NEVER HAD PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO BE STUCK THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WHEN I TRIED TO LIFT IT. SECONDLY, THE BRAKE- ENGINE DISCONNECT DID NOT WORK. I DO HAVE VIDEO OF THIS EVENT ON MY DASHCAM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM DUE TO THE NATURE OF IT AND IS VASTLY COMPOUNDED BY THE RAPID ACCELERATION OF THIS CAR.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-26
- VIN: ZAM57RTA3F1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE PIRELLI P ZERO 285/35 R20 C100YD DOT XB 6F N662 RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT TOTALLY. THE SIDEWALL SEPARATED ON THE STREET SIDE OF THE TIRE ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY, TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH WITH ONLY 850 MILES OF WEAR. THE TIRES HANDLE GREAT BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TIRE BLOW OUT ESPECIALLY AT 850 MILES. SEEMS OTHER MAKES OF P ZERO TIRES HAVE BEEN RECALLED, LOOKS LIKE PIRELLI HAS ANOTHER LEMON ON ITS HANDS. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW, WAITING TO SEE HOW THEY HANDLE IT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: ZAM57RTA7F1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED THE LINES AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND BRUISES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,600.
2015 Maserati Ghibli recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2015 Maserati Ghibli.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 378. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-045.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.
- Consequence: Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
- Consequence: 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 control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
- Consequence: 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 crash, serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
- Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.
- Consequence: The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 256.
Negative 2015 Maserati Ghibli car reviews
Positive 2015 Maserati Ghibli car reviews
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I love the sleek and sexy look of the car, and the performance is incredible. The sound is amazing too! However, I did notice a few quirks and details that were lacking from the manufacturer. For example, there were constant rattles from the glove box, dashboard, rear doors, windows, and rear seats. The window seals also let in a lot of outside air while driving. Additionally, the sound system was the worst I have ever experienced in any vehicle, and the car floor mats were of very low quality. Lastly, the paint job was not the best quality and scratches easily. Despite these issues, driving the vehicle is still a pleasure and an art.
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I fell in love with beautiful cars when I was about 7 years old. I remember seeing a Jaguar (now knowing it was a 1960's GType) and being captivated. My love for unique, beautifully crafted, and designed cars has remained with me. The 2015 Maserati Ghibli SQ4 AWD is a dream to drive and look at. The handling, road contact, braking, steering, and acceleration are all extraordinary, superlative, and just plain fun. My only complaint so far is that people always want to race me! But I don't need to prove anything unless I'm in the mood and compelled to show off. 💕
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The Maserati Ghibili S Q4 is a car that will take you on rides you never thought possible. Its Q4 quickness and fantastic handling make for an exhilarating driving experience, while the plain yet elegant interior adds a touch of sophistication. Unlike the all-too-common Mercedes, the Ghibili stands out with its powerful start-up and unmatched lines, complemented by a beautiful and durable paint job and sweet wheels with a perfect stagger. The trunk space is also a plus! While the stereo may need some aftermarket help and the gas mileage isn't great, I still highly recommend taking this car for a spin and getting to know it. After owning it for a couple of years, I can confidently say that I am very pleased with my purchase and happy I did not go for an Audi, Mercedes, or BMW. In fact, the more I drive it, the more enjoyable it becomes. There is nothing new to report, but I am pleased with my choice over the other options.
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The car magazine guys are absolutely crazy! But let me tell you, this car is fantastic! For the price of a 5 series or boring E class, you get an all-wheel-drive car powered by a Ferrari engine. And the best part? You can pre-pay for all service costs for 4 years for less than $2000.00! I know some people complain about Chrysler parts, but did you know that these same parts are used in Mercedes cars? (Most modern Chrysler parts are from when Mercedes owned them.) Plus, there are certified deals out there that make this car an even better choice, with a 5-year, 100,000-mile certified warranty. When you put it in Manual setting, it STAYS in gear. And when you put it in Sport mode, the engine sound is as good as it gets. This car has soul, drama, and head-turning style. It's got an Italian style, a Ferrari engine built on a Mercedes/Chrysler block, American electronics that work, and a German 8-speed manu/matic transmission. What's not to like? Go drive one!
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I have been a proud owner of a Mercedes for over a decade now. Having test-driven a few of the new models and spoken to the mechanics at the Mercedes dealer, I can confidently say that once you own a Mercedes, it's hard to switch to a different sedan, much like Corvette owners. However, after inspecting the Maserati Ghibili with an eye for detail, speaking to mechanics, and test-driving it, I have decided to make the switch to the Maserati S Q4. Here's why: the power is flat-out amazing, the exterior and interior are unique and stunning, and the leather and comfort in the front two seats are fantastic. My kids are happy in the back seats, and the gauges are very easy to read. The handling is better than most in its class, although the ride is a bit stiffer compared to many Mercedes models, but not by much. The trunk has quite a bit more room than you would think. Although the stereo needs work, I will get that straightened out somehow. The gas mileage is not great, but with gas prices so low, I am fine with that for now. I wish I could speak towards the reliability of the Q4, but I cannot at this time. One of the main reasons I considered switching was that every day while driving, I see so many Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the road that they have become a bit boring to look at. Anyhow, I wish you good luck on whatever you decide :)
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Jun 25, 2020 ... Except for reliability problems. Reply reply ... reliability I would buy any other car over the Maserati ... I've had zero issues with my 2015.
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Maserati Ghibli?
Jaleel Shields 2025-06-10
Leasing a Ghibli 2.5 years ago turned out to be a terrible mistake. The car has had endless recalls and spends more time being ferried to the dealer on an AAA truck than being driven by us. We even had a scary incident with the gas pedal getting stuck and suddenly accelerating at full throttle, which could have been fatal. It's totally unreliable and no one in the house wants to drive it, not even my 17-year-old. Maserati USA has been fixing whatever goes wrong with it, but it seems like there's always something else! It's a total waste of money, and I would never drive one again. Please think twice before parting with your cash.
Juston Howe 2025-06-07
I bought the SQ4 with 20k miles on it and loved it. I took good care of it and did all the necessary services. The car looks really nice and sounds great. It has a decent amount of power and is actually pretty good in the snow. However, after owning the car for about a year and putting on around 10k miles, I experienced some issues. Every month or two, something would break on the car. For example, the A/C didn't work due to a tiny leak, and the built-in sub for the sound system rattled like crazy. The car also burned oil like crazy, and the nav system froze and glitched. Sometimes, the screen just wouldn't turn on, and the steering wheel clicked when turning. The thing that made me get rid of the car was a valve train issue. I heard a metal-on-metal sound that matched the rev, and when I pulled the oil filter, I saw shiny metals in the oil. Unfortunately, the warranty had expired two weeks prior, and I was told that it would need a new engine at 30k miles. I loved the car, even with the small issues, but the need for a new engine at 30k miles made me give up on it.
Dagmar Christiansen 2025-03-18
Although the car has some pros such as great sound and Maserati badges, it has been quite a challenging experience. Unfortunately, I had to pay a significant amount for repairs and maintenance, including a $11,000 repair for a broken bolt on the sub-frame connector due to the car's low height, and a $4,800 brake and tire job. Additionally, I had to get four alignments in less than a year. The customer service experience was not great, unless you pay for their premium service. I am looking forward to the end of my lease. Unless there is an amazing deal, I would not consider getting another Maserati, and even then, I would only consider the Levante. It is not a suitable car for everyday use, as it bottoms out with more than two people in the car and the front end feels unstable. If you are willing to spend the money, I would recommend a German car or an import. In fact, I would even suggest the Genesis 90 over this car.
Ariel Corkery 2025-03-16
I have owned a Maserati Ghibli Q4 for the past year. As someone who has driven many luxury cars in the past, I would like to share my experience. Unfortunately, I have encountered several issues with this car and have not been satisfied with the customer service provided by Maserati. In my opinion, it may be worth considering other options. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.
Eriberto Pfannerstill 2025-03-04
I've been a proud owner of an S-Class for 15 years, but recently decided to downsize. After considering the Maserati Quattroporte, I realized that the Ghibli was the perfect fit for me. The price, size, and looks were all just right. When the car was delivered, I was blown away by its stunning appearance. However, after owning it for a while, I've noticed a few issues. The transmission can be a bit clunky and slow in comfort mode, but too aggressive in sport mode. It would be great if there was an auto mode to address this issue. Additionally, the car is quite low and tends to scrape on inclines, which can be frustrating. A lift-system would be a helpful addition. The brakes are also quite sensitive and inconsistent, which can take some getting used to. Lastly, the maintenance costs are quite high for a sub-$90k car, which is a bit disappointing. Overall, I would recommend considering a German vehicle, unless you enjoy the attention that comes with owning a Ghibli. That's just my two-cents.