2016 Maserati Ghibli: common problems and reliability
An average Ghibli year.
7 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Ghibli?The 2016 Maserati Ghibli has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. Owners most often flag early model year build quality/reliability: cheap interior materials, shared chrysler parts, panel fit issues, general electronic gremlins, primarily affecting 2014-2016 models.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Maserati Ghibli vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Ghibli years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Ghibli?
Across the 7 Ghibli model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 25 (2015). With 7 complaints, the 2016 Ghibli sits about the same as the model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Ghibli
tires:sidewall
Campaign 16V840000Maserati 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.
seats:front assembly:power adjust
Campaign 17V046000Maserati 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.
suspension:rear
Campaign 16V264000Maserati 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.
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 16V122000Maserati 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply polarized and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context.
- Very frequentEarly model year build quality/reliability
Cheap interior materials, shared Chrysler parts, panel fit issues, general electronic gremlins, primarily affecting 2014-2016 models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Ghibli. See the full Ghibli owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Ghibli listings typically run $16,725–$30,599 across 2014 to 2024 model years.
Other Ghibli model years
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