2008 Maserati GranTurismo: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker GranTurismo years.
1 owner complaint, most about air bags. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 GranTurismo?The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Maserati GranTurismo vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GranTurismo years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the GranTurismo?
Across the 7 GranTurismo model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 2 (2013). With 1 complaints, the 2008 GranTurismo sits about the same as the model's median of 1.
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 2008 GranTurismo
exterior lighting:tail lights
Campaign 12V024000MASERATI 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.
suspension:rear
Campaign 13V196000Maserati 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.
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 09V001000MASERATI 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.
air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Campaign 07V550000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and highly dependent on owner expectations and maintenance approach.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GranTurismo. See the full GranTurismo owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used GranTurismo listings typically run $31,492–$142,185 across 2009 to 2026 model years.
Other GranTurismo model years
Compare every GranTurismo year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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