1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair: Plastic fuel pump component was re-bonded using Locktite 406 as recommended by Locktite corporate chemist. Leak reoccurred within 2 years. 3. Forum Research: Fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pumps (both left and right) has been a common issue. 4. Warning Signs: None other than strong fuel smells in passenger and trunk compartments. 5. Seriousness: Inhalation of fuel vapor and close proximity to the battery in the trunk. :
The worst 2005 Maserati Quattroporte problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte 82
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 2005 Maserati Quattroporte owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car started normally. This vehicle is gas dependent and has a dangerous gas leak. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. It has a safety inspection sticker on it as of May 2022. This safety is a risk throughout our community after being driven and gas spilled in large amounts. The vehicle stopped and had to be manually reconfigured to return to the residence. This is temporary fix. I do not know if this is reproduced problem. We were directed to contact the dealership who fixed or repaired the problems related to Campaign 205. Criswell Maserati of Germantown, Maryland was contacted on 4 August and the Service Departed provided information concerning the repairs to be corrected and no additional repairs related to Campaign 205. This vehicle has been safety inspected at the time of purchased in December 2021. There were not symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. We drove the vehicle from King George, Va to Woodbridge Va without any indicators.
Strong fuel smell, fuel 3" deep in plastic tub in spare tire well, under fuel tank.
Rear end swaying with only 80mls per hour transmission goes into neutral when turning
Takata recall.... The suspension on my 2005 maserati, model is a quadroportte, is giving way. When I go over any bumps on the road, the suspension is giving away. You can hear it rattle, and almost sounds as though, it's going to break in half. The car was taken to maserati and they "stone walled me a bit, but said that it has something to do with the strut bar, and or the suspension. This car has become very dangerous to drive and I want to alert the federal authorities. I would want maserati to recall this car to straighten out the problem and prevent loss of life. The suspension problem is on the right half of the maserati somewhere between the middle and back. We have had three technicians evaluate this problem and all say that maserati needs to recall the car. This is a manufacturers defect.
All rubber/plastic parts on entire dashboard and steering wheel are melting off. This is a huge concern and I hope to make the oem aware of it and come up with a solution.
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Is the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte, 2.0 times a typical Quattroporte model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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