2008 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Quattroporte years.
6 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and suspension.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Quattroporte years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Quattroporte?
Across the 13 Quattroporte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 10 (2014). With 6 complaints, the 2008 Quattroporte sits about the same as the model's median of 3.
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 Quattroporte
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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The consensus indicates that the vehicle is a deeply emotional purchase driven by passion for its design, sound, and driving character, not rational ownership.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Quattroporte. See the full Quattroporte owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Quattroporte listings typically run $17,715–$27,225 across 2011 to 2024 model years.
Other Quattroporte model years
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