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2015 Maserati Ghibli Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, most often about the speed control (28% of complaints, typically around 19,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Ghibli model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems
Speed control
7 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that after making a left turn from a traffic light, the vehicle independently accelerated to 120 MPH without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to slow the vehicle. The contact placed the ignition in the off position to…
Gas pedal got stuck upon acceleration. The speed was 30 MPH and it went to 60 in few seconds. This was not due to any obstruction. Had to turn of engine to stop the car.
Electrical
5 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Heater actuator failed after 13,000 miles. Heater stopped working when turned on. Company redesigned part but refused to repair under warranty after the parts failed on many cars.
Purchase this car in december 2015 and only placed 2500 miles on the auto and service attendant said you must drive the car 4000 miles to keep the battery charged. I have only had the auto for 6 months. Spoke to the tow truck driver and this is one of the issues of this vehicle. They are attempting to charge me for a…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli . Check engine light had illuminated the vehicle was taken in for service fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine service lite would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rusnak Maserati of…
California emissions warranty concern for high pressure fuel pump system failure. Multiple high pressure fuel pump system failures within 12 months and a few thousand miles. Maserati north america is unwilling to cover an emissions warranty component under 7 year/70,000 mile california emissions warranty. Fuel pump…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 12%Brakes
3 complaints · 12%Rear breaks pads at minimal under 13,300 miles on the car. Maserati refuse to replace them under warranty. I understand its wear and tear but not when the car has 13,300 miles. No car will put you to replace break pads at low low miles. I am sure this could be manufacturing malfunction faulty and it I'm sure there is…
The contact leased a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. Hours after the dealer (rusnak Maserati of pasadena, 297 w colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91105) performed an oil change on the vehicle, the rear wheels seized, the brakes seized, and the vehicle stalled while at a red light. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Maserati Ghibli recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 378. Note: this recall supersedes recall number 17v-045.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: power adjust
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: wheel bearing
Risk: Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310.
Full defect summary
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 ghibli vehicles manufactured march 11, 2015, through may 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.
Suspension: rear
Risk: 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.
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. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: floor mat
Risk: 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.
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. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in october 2014. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 256.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Maserati Ghibli
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Maserati Ghibli?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (7 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles); electrical (5 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); fuel system (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Maserati Ghibli have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 26, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Maserati Ghibli?
- It is the most complained-about Ghibli model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Maserati Ghibli years
- 2015