2014 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability

One of the worst Quattroporte years.

One of the Maserati Quattroporte years to avoid. All Quattroporte years

10 owner complaints, most about structure. 8 recalls.

Should I buy one?

The 2014 Maserati Quattroporte has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system. Owners most often flag build quality and interior material concerns: criticism of cheaper interior plastics, "parts-bin" components from fca/stellantis, and overall fit-and-finish compared to german rivals, particularly in post-2013 models.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

10
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Quattroporte years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the Quattroporte?

Across the 13 Quattroporte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 10 (2014). With 10 complaints, the 2014 Quattroporte sits above 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

structure
3
electrical system
3
latches/locks/linkages
1
fuel/propulsion system
1
air bags
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 Quattroporte

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Campaign 18V831000

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Campaign 16V424000

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

seats:front assembly:power adjust

Campaign 17V046000

Maserati 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.

vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Campaign 16V122000

Maserati 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.

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suspension:rear

Campaign 16V264000

Maserati 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.

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Campaign 14V654000

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

Campaign 15V686000

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the battery positive cable for the alternator and starter motor may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor. Additionally, the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. These factors may result in the cable shorting to ground.

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 13V589000

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles. The affected vehicles have an improper Y-connection crimp in the alternator-starter motor wiring harness.

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.

  • RecurrentBuild quality and interior material concerns

    Criticism of cheaper interior plastics, "parts-bin" components from FCA/Stellantis, and overall fit-and-finish compared to German rivals, particularly in post-2013 models.

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.

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