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2008 Maserati Quattroporte problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Quattroporte years?

Quattroporte NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted13 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 10 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 3 complaints2014: 13 complaints2015: 8 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Quattroporte NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Maserati Quattroporte problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine350%
Suspension233%
Other117%

Does the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V196000SuspensionMay 13, 2013 · 7,438 units

Defect

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.

09V001000SuspensionJanuary 6, 2009 · 7,912 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CPSC#I12B0076A. 2008 QUATRROPORTE MASERATI. CONSUMER STATED CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *LN THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 30, 2012 · fire

“THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CHECKED BY THE DEALER UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE ACTIONS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL WERE INSUFFICIENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 16, 2015

“SPARE TIRE JACK FALLS APART AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS. WAS TRYING TO TEACH MY DAUGHTER WHO IS GETTING READY TO DRIVE. THE LEVER IS STRONG WHEN EXTENDED BUT IT LITERALLY TORQUED THE BOLT IN HALF, COLLAPSING THE JACK. THANK GOD THE WHEEL WAS STILL ON. FOLKS BE AWARE. THIS IS A 4500 LBS CAR. SHAME ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 2, 2014

2008 Maserati Quattroporte — common questions

Is the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.