2014 Maserati QUATTROPORTE GTS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
8,140 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
2015: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10795160 · 2015-11-20 (November 20, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO INCREASE SPEED EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES AS WELL AS THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WAS TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10795160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10806264 · 2015-11-23 (November 23, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STARTED WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,280.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10806264 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V589000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2013-11-22 (November 22, 2013)
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles. The affected vehicles have an improper Y-connection crimp in the alternator-starter motor wiring harness.
Consequence: The improper crimp could cause the the battery positive cable to short to ground which may cause the the wiring harness to overheat and result in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V686000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly | Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 2015-10-21 (October 21, 2015)
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the battery positive cable for the alternator and starter motor may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor. Additionally, the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. These factors may result in the cable shorting to ground.
Consequence: If the battery positive cable shorts to ground, the wiring harness may overheat, resulting in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to verify that the starter motor cable has a properly installed protective cap and that the cable is adequately secured. If not, the starter motor cable assembly will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 279.
NHTSA campaign record ↗