2014 Maserati Ghibli: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Maserati Ghibli: 6 recalls, 19 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #14V654000 · 2014 · 139 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 quattroporte, and ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles May have been improperly crimped.
Why it matters: The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.
Equipment, Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #16V122000 · 2016 · 28,235 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor May break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Why it matters: If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it May result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016.
Suspension Vehicle recall #16V264000 · 2016 · 26,464 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt May not have been properly tightened.
Why it matters: An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt May allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016.
Transmission & drivetrain, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #16V424000 · 2016 · 12,631 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, May mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and May not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park,…
Why it matters: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position May be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. The remedy software is currently in development. Owners were mailed an interim notification on July 1, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when the software is available.
Seats, Electrical Vehicle recall #17V046000 · 2017 · 39,381 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati 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.
Why it matters: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Maserati 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.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #18V831000 · 2018 · 6,334 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati quattroporte and ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines May have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17v-045. The recall began January 15, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Speed control / throttle (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (4): the most common themes are electrical failure (2).
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli has 19 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 11 Ghibli model years for complaints (2.6× the average Ghibli year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 11,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (25 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Maserati Ghibli. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Maserati Ghibli problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are speed control / throttle (6), suspension (5), other / unknown (4).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Maserati Ghibli get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Maserati Ghibli repair manual?
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