2017 Maserati Ghibli: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Ghibli years.
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21 owner complaints, most about power train. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Ghibli?The 2017 Maserati Ghibli has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Maserati Ghibli vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Ghibli years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Ghibli?
Across the 7 Ghibli model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 25 (2015). With 21 complaints, the 2017 Ghibli sits above 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 2017 Ghibli
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 18V173000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.
power train:driveline:differential unit
Campaign 16V856000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.
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.
back over prevention: camera system
Campaign 16V839000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
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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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply polarized and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context.
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.
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