2014 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability

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 catastrophic reliability concerns (general) — very frequent mentions of high likelihood of major, expensive failures, particularly on older, high-mileage v8 models. frequency: very frequent.

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).

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

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 elec

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

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. The Fe

  • Catastrophic reliability concerns (general) — Very frequent mentions of high likelihood of major, expensive failures, particularly on older, high-mileage V8 models. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system issues — Described as a "nightmare," with nagging gremlins, faulty modules, and persistent check engine lights. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Exorbitant maintenance and parts costs — Routine service (e.g., oil changes $200+), extremely expensive replacement parts (e.g., $80 oil filters, $3,000 front shocks), and dealer labor rates compared to mainstream brands. Frequency: very frequent.
  • "F1" automated manual transmission failures — High failure rates, expensive clutch replacements, and poor driveability in early models (2004-2007). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rapid depreciation — Cited as losing approximately 65% of value over 5 years, making ownership a poor financial investment. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Quattroporte.

Typical used price

Used Quattroporte listings typically run $17,392–$27,802 across 2008 to 2024 model years.

Other Quattroporte model years