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2017 Maserati Ghibli Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2017 Maserati Ghibli carries 5 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering engine and differential unit. Owners report 4 recurring issue clusters, led by “Rear differential noise persists after recall repair.” Modern Maseratis service every 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first, with a dash indicator counting down to the next visit. Spark plugs come at year 3, brake fluid every 2 years, belts by year 4. Ferrari-engine cars from the 2000s follow mileage coupons with a yearly oil floor, and their F136 V8 uses chains, so there is no cam-belt bill. The older Biturbo-era cars and the 3200GT do run timing belts, and owners treat those as a roughly 3-year age item. One honest warning for shoppers: the Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect automated manuals wear clutches like consumables, sometimes inside 30,000 miles, and a dealer can read the remaining clutch life electronically. Have that checked before buying.

5 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Campaign #18V173000 · Mar 14, 2018

Issue: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.

Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Campaign #16V856000 · Nov 28, 2016

Issue: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.

Risk: A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Campaign #16V840000 · Nov 21, 2016

Issue: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.

Risk: A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

Campaign #16V839000 · Nov 18, 2016

Issue: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.

Risk: If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Campaign #17V046000 · Jan 20, 2017

Issue: 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.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2017 Maserati Ghibli.

Reported to NHTSA

Rear differential noise persists after recall repair

POWER TRAIN

2 NHTSA complaints · 2024-07 → 2024-11

“There is a recall for a rear differential issue and Maserati had previously repaired the differential. However, the problem has persisted and I have about 41k miles on the vehicle and already having the same issue. There is a whining noise in the rear along with a leaking rear”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11600191
“The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal tinging sound. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V856000(Power Train). The dealer was notified of the failure”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11625276

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Steering wheel vibration and klunk noise

STEERING, WHEELS

2 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2020-03

“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM NORTHSIDE IMPORTS IN HOUSTON ON THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 1ST. ON FEBRUARY 5TH I DROVE IT TO WORK AND NOTICED THAT ON THE ROUGH ROADS THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES/SHAKES TERRIBLY TO POINT WHERE IT HURTLED MY HAND. I CALLED AND NOTIFIED THE SALES PERSON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11317806
“I HAVE COMPLAINING TO THE DEALER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT NOISE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRANSMISSION. THE CAR SINCE PURCHASED ON 2016 HAS BEEN OUT FOR SERVICE 62 DAYS. I REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES A LOUD KLUNK NOISE ON THE STEERING AND ON THE , TOOK IT TO REPAIR. TOOK THE CAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11246562

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Engine stalls and shifts to neutral at low speed

ENGINE

6 NHTSA complaints · 2017-10 → 2022-11

“MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING MY 2017 MASERATI GHIBLI SQ4. WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR AT STOP LIGHT THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AND PUTS ITSELF IN NEUTRAL. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND HAPPENS ROUGHLY ONCE A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON THE 2017 LAVANTE WHICH SHARES THE SAME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11030757
“I HAVE A RECALL LETTER DATED MAY 18, 2018 RECALL#18V-173 MY VEHICLE WHEN BEING OPERATED AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES PER HOUR (LOW ENGINE RPM), WHICH CAN BE ENCOUNTERED DURING HEAVY STOP-AND-GO (BUMPER-TO-BUMPER) TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. THE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11131104

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Brake vacuum booster failure

SERVICE BRAKES

2 NHTSA complaints · 2018-09 → 2024-11

“INTERMITTENT HARD BRAKE PEDAL INABILITY TO STOP THE CAR IN A SAFE MANNER. I HAD THE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP REPLACED TWICE. ONCE THE REPAIR LASTED FOR A YEAR THEN THE LAST TIME THE INCIDENT REOCCURED AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME PRIOR TO REPAIR THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11623657
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11128806

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Oil & Filter Change

Every 12,500 mi

Every 12 months or 12,500 miles on modern cars. Ferrari-engine era: first service at 6,000 miles, then 12,500-mile coupons with oil replaced at least once a year regardless. Low annual mileage does not skip the oil; time degrades it first.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Annual Service Inspection

Every 12,500 mi

Each annual service bundles inspections of brakes, belts, fluids, and a diagnostic scan. On Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect cars, ask for the electronic clutch-wear reading at every service; it is the single most useful number these cars produce.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Brake Fluid

Every 25,000 mi

Every 2 years is the safe reading of Maserati's own plans, which vary a little by model. Fluid ages on the calendar, so garage-kept cars still need it.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Brake Inspection

Every 12,500 mi

Pads, rotors, and wear sensors checked at every service. Carbon-ceramic options on newer cars last long but cost heavily; have their condition documented.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Timing Belt (Biturbo era & 3200GT)

Every 30,000 mi

Applies to the Biturbo-family V6s (Biturbo, 228, 430, Ghibli II, early Quattroporte) and the 3200GT V8. No reliable factory figure survives online, and the owner community replaces belts on age, roughly every 3 years, because these are low-mileage cars. From the 4200 onward the Ferrari-built V8 uses chains and this item disappears.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$935–$1175

Shop

~$655–$825

DIY

Pro only

On interference engines, a snapped belt destroys valves. Worth doing on schedule. Bundle water pump + tensioner — labor is already there.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Spark Plugs

Every 37,500 mi

Year 3 or about 37,500 miles on modern cars, both the four-cylinder hybrid and the Nettuno V6. Ferrari-engine cars fold plugs into their coupon services; check the manual for your year.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Air Filter

Every 25,000 mi

Replaced annually under Maserati's prepaid plans and at minimum every 4 years otherwise. Inspected at each service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Transmission Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Maserati publishes no change interval for the ZF automatics and calls them lifetime fills. ZF recommends fresh fluid and a filter around 50,000 to 75,000 miles or 8 years, and we side with ZF. Cambiocorsa and DuoSelect cars also need their gearbox hydraulic fluid refreshed roughly every 2 years per specialists, and most reported gearbox failures are actually tired hydraulic pumps and actuators.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 25,000 mi

Every 2 years on most models; every service on the Grecale plan.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Accessory Belts

Every 50,000 mi

Inspected annually and replaced by year 4 on modern schedules; the GranTurismo-era manual says at least every 3 years. Age gets these before mileage on most Maseratis.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Engine Coolant

On condition / lifetime

No published replacement interval; the cooling system gets checked at services and the fluid changed on condition or when the system is opened. On 4200-era cars, strict oil and coolant discipline is also the main defense against the documented cam-variator rattle.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

12V Battery

Every 25,000 mi

Tested at every annual service. These cars sit, and weak batteries cause more electronic gremlins in a Maserati than most brands. A maintainer is cheap insurance.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

10 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

3

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli reflects Maserati's published service intervals and the Maserati Scheduled Maintenance Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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