2018 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Quattroporte years.
1 owner complaint, most about vehicle speed control. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2018 Maserati Quattroporte has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control. 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 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Quattroporte years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Quattroporte?
Across the 13 Quattroporte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 10 (2014). With 1 complaints, the 2018 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 2018 Quattroporte
structure:frame and members
Campaign 18V347000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 17V834000Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that may leak fuel at the connections.
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.
Other Quattroporte model years
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