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2016 Maserati Ghibli

Gas
Midsize Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
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The 2016 Maserati Ghibli is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ghibli S RWD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the power train.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Ghibli S RWDGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162319$4,100
Ghibli V6GasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172419$4,100
Ghibli V6 SQ4GasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36320, 36287, 36286.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

342
39,381 vehicles
ProblemMaserati 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.RiskAn electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
NHTSA campaign 17V046000reported Jan 20, 2017Maserati North America, Inc.
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Tires

324
1,861 vehicles
ProblemMaserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.RiskA loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
NHTSA campaign 16V840000reported Nov 21, 2016Maserati North America, Inc.
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Suspension

303
26,464 vehicles
ProblemMaserati 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.RiskAn improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
NHTSA campaign 16V264000reported May 2, 2016Maserati North America, Inc.
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Vehicle Speed Control

301
28,235 vehicles
ProblemMaserati 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.RiskIf the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
NHTSA campaign 16V122000reported Mar 1, 2016Maserati North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes1
Visibility/Wiper1
Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1

What owners describe

“The factory installed dashboard leather has pealed away. I was informed that the airbag safety issue of it not deploying is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. I have contacted Maserati directly but they weren’t of any assistance in this matter. I have photos showing the issue and clear concern.”Jun 1, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The c…”Jan 5, 2023 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report
“I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close”Jul 27, 2022 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Ghibli model years

A

2024 Maserati Ghibli

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2023 Maserati Ghibli

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2022 Maserati Ghibli

2 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2021 Maserati Ghibli

5 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2020 Maserati Ghibli

0 recalls · 5 complaints

A

2019 Maserati Ghibli

0 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2018 Maserati Ghibli

2 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2017 Maserati Ghibli

5 recalls · 21 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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