Maserati Ghibli reliability: common problems by model year
Across 3 model years, the Maserati Ghibli has 27 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2017 drew the most complaints (21), 2018 the fewest (1).
3
Model years tracked
27
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
5
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Maserati Ghibli vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $15,990–$32,189.
Which Ghibli years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Sentiment is sharply polarized and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context. The vehicle is widely criticized for its historically poor build quality, especially in early model years (2014-2016), with frequent mentions of cheap interior materials,
High maintenance and repair costs: extremely expensive dealer service, costly genuine parts (e.g., $1800 for an AC compressor, $1800 for brake parts, $500 per tire). Labor costs are also high. Frequency: very frequent.
Early model year build quality/reliability: cheap interior materials, shared Chrysler parts, panel fit issues, general electronic gremlins, primarily affecting 2014-2016 models. Frequency: very frequent.
Electrical issues: problems with the Body Control Module (BCM), infotainment, and AC blower motors, often requiring module resets or updates. Frequency: recurrent.
Interior material quality: leather lifting on dashboards, fragile "Zegna" fabric interiors, hard plastics, piano black trim that scratches easily. Perceived as outdated compared to German rivals. Frequency: recurrent.
Depreciation: catastrophic loss in value, making new purchases financially unsound but creating bargains on the used market. Frequency: very frequent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Ghibli. Individual model years are broken down above.