The factory installed dashboard leather has pealed away. I was informed that the airbag safety issue of it not deploying is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. I have contacted Maserati directly but they weren’t of any assistance in this matter. I have photos showing the issue and clear concern.
The worst 2016 Maserati Ghibli problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V046000 · Recall details
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
- Risk
- A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1‑877‑696‑2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
Recall number 16V840000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V264000 · Recall details
Equipment: accessory: floor mat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V122000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli 98
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The wheel alignment specifications for Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante models have been updated
- Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability
- This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the...
- Maserati Coolant Fluid Color Change
- Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.
- This Diagnostic Sheet provides updated diagnostic and repair guidance for a potential wheel hub clicking...
- This bulletin outlines the refinishing procedure for restoring the black coating on exhaust tips affected...
- This bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing and correcting issues with the rear exhaust silencer
- A new software release “Jakarta 10.04.00” is now available for the MD and MDEVO/MDEVO2/MDEVO3. This update...
- Maserati has created eight new special tools
What 2016 Maserati Ghibli owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V839000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.
I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close
Sun visor becomes lose and drops itself while driving completely obstructing drivers view of the road and creates chances of a fatal accident. Sun visor had a similar malfunction earlier and was replaced under warranty. The issues seems to be with poor design of the component.
The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 maserati ghibli. While driving various speeds, an abnormal squeaking noise was detected and the vehicle failed to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there were no brake pads on the vehicle and the rotors needed to be replaced. The contact called texas auto north (111655 north fwy, houston, tx 77060, (832) 328-0700) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 29,277.
I was entering hollywood casino to valet my car , I approached the valet man and he told me to hold off a minute before he could get to my car then a few mins later he waved me to drive up and my car took off like a torpedo , the car started revving up and took off and I couldn't stop it even though I had my foot all the way the to the floor on the brake , I smashed into a car in front of me about 30 feet ahead and thank god no one was in the car , there is a video of this that will only be released to insurance companies or other agencies, I was so frightened by this that I was in shock for several hours didn't understand how the car just accelerated like that , I have witnesses that were there which were the valet guys and a security officer , its all on camera very scary situation , if another car wasn't there to stop me I might of been dead . The security wrote up a report , it can be gotten from ofc [xxx] at [xxx] or the compliance dept his name is [xxx] , there s a recall on the car for vehicle speed control from march 1, 2016 and I leased my car in april and the dealership never mentioned a word to me , which this problem should of either been told to me at least and fixed the problem before handing me the car , I am lucky to be alive, the incident happened approx at 5:15 pm on august 13, 2016. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli
Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli, close to a typical Ghibli model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have?
4 recalls, covering seats, tires and suspension.
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