2012 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability
An average Quattroporte year.
2 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and wheels.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Quattroporte years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Quattroporte?
Across the 13 Quattroporte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 10 (2014). With 2 complaints, the 2012 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 2012 Quattroporte
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 12V489000Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
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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