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Maserati Ghibli problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ghibli from 2014 to 2024: 80 owner complaints and 32 recalls across 11 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (25), 2017 (21), 2014 (19). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2024).

Maserati Ghibli
Photo: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Speed control / throttle16
Electrical16
Transmission & drivetrain14
Engine12
Suspension9
Brakes9
Other / unknown8
Wheels8

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201461919
201562519
20164719
201752119
20182119
20190219
20200519
20215020
20222020
20231020
20241020

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Maserati Ghibli?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (25), 2017 (21), 2014 (19).

How many recalls has the Maserati Ghibli had?

Across 2014–2024, NHTSA lists 32 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).