2006 Maserati QUATTROPORTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
13,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension:Front: 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). 1 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 |
2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 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 10279155 · 2009-08-03 (August 3, 2009)
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED MAKING CRACKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY AN EXPLOSION BLEW OUT THE WHEEL FROM THE DRIVING SHAFT MAKING THE CAR UNCONTROLLABLE. AFTER HITTING THE RIGHT MEDIAN OF THE ROAD AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP THE WHOLE WHEEL AND RIM HAD BLOWN OUT. THE REPAIRS COST OVER 45,000 USD AND IF DRIVING FASTER THE ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF IN THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10422385 · 2011-08-29 (August 29, 2011)
2006 MASERATI COUPE PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH PUMP. NEED HELP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10422385 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V574000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Reported: 2005-12-30 (December 30, 2005)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER ASSIST DELIVERED BY THE STEERING RACK MAY NOT BE FULLY AVAILABLE WHILE MAKING EXTREME LEFT HAND TURNS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AN INTERNAL O-RING OF THE STEERING RACK CAN BECOME DISLODGED OR DISLOCATED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V001000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 2009-01-06 (January 6, 2009)
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V196000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 2013-05-13 (May 13, 2013)
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Consequence: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
NHTSA campaign record ↗