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2017 Maserati Ghibli

Gas
Midsize Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
58 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA21
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
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The 2017 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 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 21 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Ghibli S RWDGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$4,100
Ghibli V6GasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172419$4,100
Ghibli V6 SQ4 AWDGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37631, 37630, 37629.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

365
9,044 vehicles
ProblemMaserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.RiskIf the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
NHTSA campaign 18V173000reported Mar 14, 2018Maserati North America, Inc.
!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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Power Train

328
326 vehicles
ProblemMaserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.RiskA loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, 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 328.
NHTSA campaign 16V856000reported Nov 28, 2016Maserati 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.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

327
7,481 vehicles
ProblemMaserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.RiskIf the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.FixMaserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, 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 327.
NHTSA campaign 16V839000reported Nov 18, 2016Maserati North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
21complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2017: 1 · 2018: 6 · 2019: 5 · 2020: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2024: 3

Most-cited components

Engine7
Power Train7
Electrical System6
Service Brakes3
Steering3
Unspecified2

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal tinging sound. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V856000(Power Train). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was…”Nov 14, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“There is a recall for a rear differential issue and Maserati had previously repaired the differential. However, the problem has persisted and I have about 41k miles on the vehicle and already having the same issue. There is a whining noise in the rear along with a leaking rear differential. Both signs of the original p…”Jul 8, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“I was on my way home from work sitting at the red light and when I was release my feet from the brake to take to driving, the auto start failed to start the car and I was stuck on side the road for 30 minutes because my vehicle wouldn’t not start. Finally the car started but I couldn’t get it to go over 15 mph. The…”Jul 18, 2023 · Electrical System · 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

D

2016 Maserati Ghibli

4 recalls · 7 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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