Maserati QUATTROPORTE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
24 distinct recall campaigns
28,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 50 complaints (18.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
Suspension: 9; Power Train: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine: 4; Structure:Body: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2014: 6; 2015: 5; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 7; 2020: 6; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10234429 · 2008-07-15 (July 15, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE MUST THEN BE RECHARGED AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652580 · 2014-11-04 (November 4, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11155198 · 2018-11-30 (November 30, 2018)
REAR END SWAYING WITH ONLY 80MLS PER HOUR TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN TURNING
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11155198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11422874 · 2021-06-29 (June 29, 2021)
The systems that failed is the emergency parking brake, as well as, the tire pressure monitoring system. Both systems would be available for inspection on request. Due to the failure of the emergency parking brake places not only the safety of others but myself, as well, at risk in the event of an emergency braking situation. Due to the failure of the tire pressure monitoring system could also place others safety and myself at risk by causing a tire to be flat without me being aware. Upon taking my vehicle to the dealership for the TPMS recall…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11518057 · 2023-04-20 (April 20, 2023)
1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair: Plastic fuel pump component was re-bonded using Locktite 406 as recommended by Locktite corporate chemist. Leak reoccurred within 2 years. 3. Forum Research: Fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pumps (both left and right) has been …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11518057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10479933 · 2012-10-12 (October 12, 2012)
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL BECAME DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. CAR LOST ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION; COULD NOT OPEN TRUNK TO ACCESS BATTERY; COULD NOT TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS; COULD NOT ACCESS FLARE OR REFLECTOR; INTERNET SEARCH SEEMS TO INDICATE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM ON THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. FORTUNATELY THE CAR CAME TO A STOP AT A WELL LIT INTERSECTION ON A ROAD WITH NO INCLINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10479933 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10733195 · 2015-07-10 (July 10, 2015)
ALL RUBBER/PLASTIC PARTS ON ENTIRE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL ARE MELTING OFF. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HOPE TO MAKE THE OEM AWARE OF IT AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10733195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11330785 · 2020-06-25 (June 25, 2020)
STRONG FUEL SMELL, FUEL 3" DEEP IN PLASTIC TUB IN SPARE TIRE WELL, UNDER FUEL TANK.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11330785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11330678 · 2020-06-24 (June 24, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING ON A PUBLIC STREET, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR INPUT, EVENTUALLY STALLING. THE TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART, PRECLUDING TIMELY CLEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE STREET WHERE IT WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING TRAFFIC. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE, IT RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STALLED AGAIN. SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP (…
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11330678 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2011: 0; 2012: 1; 2014: 6; 2015: 6; 2016: 4; 2017: 6; 2018: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1