Tl* the contact owns a 2008 maserati granturismo. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ferrari of long island (65 s service rd suite a, plainview, ny 11803, (516) 665-1665), but was not repaired because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,250.
The worst 2008 Maserati Granturismo problems
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Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1‑877‑696‑2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Recall number 13V196000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. Due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
- Risk
- Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on february 29, 2012. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1‑877‑696‑2737.
Recall number 12V024000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
- 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. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque of the front/rear upper and lower ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms and hub carrier. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1‑877‑696‑2737.
Recall number 09V001000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system. A malfunction can occur in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) software when the battery is not fully charged.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger side air bag and passenger seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the SRS ecu units as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been corrected.
Recall number 07V550000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- GranTurismo GranCabrio Door Module Door Opening Malfunction
- GranTurismo and GranCabrio
- 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...
- 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
- Management and Maintenance of New Maserati In-Stock Vehicles
- This bulletin provides guidance on proper storage practices for Maserati vehicles in dealer inventory to...
- This bulletin provides updated diagnostic and repair instructions for identifying and addressing...
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Is the 2008 Maserati Granturismo reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Maserati Granturismo, close to a typical Granturismo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Maserati Granturismo have?
4 recalls, covering suspension, exterior lighting and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Maserati Granturismo airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V550000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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