2014 Maserati Ghibli problems & reliability
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Maserati Ghibli, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2014 Maserati Ghibli vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 32% |
| Suspension | 5 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 21% |
| Engine | 2 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% |
| Structure | 2 | 11% |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 14 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that on one occasion while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motherboard control unit was defective due to an unlocated leak. The vehicle was then taken to an auto body shop…”
Structure · filed Aug 29, 2024
“The 2014 Maserati Ghibli with VIN number [XXX] has been experiencing significant wiring issues, which have resulted in the car shutting off unexpectedly while driving this is a danger to drivers because as the car shuts off steering the vehicle is almost impossible brakes barely work and the car just rolls until it…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 30, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a manufacturer recall was performed and the front driver's side mat and accelerator pedal were replaced; however, the contact stated that while driving, the front driver's side floor mat hooks failed. As a…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Sep 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
98 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Maserati Ghibli. The 10 most recent:
Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on…
MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other · issued Jul 9, 2026
Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on…
MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other · issued Jun 9, 2026
This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.
MAS005184 MTB 26-10 · Other · issued Jun 9, 2026
Maserati Coolant Fluid Color Change. The previous pink coolant and the new purple coolant are fully compatible and may be mixed without affecting coolant quality, performance, or system behavior.
MAS005111_A MTB 26-06 · Other · issued May 6, 2026
Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.
MAS005111 MTB 26-05 · Other · issued Apr 21, 2026
This Diagnostic Sheet provides updated diagnostic and repair guidance for a potential wheel hub clicking noise condition on M182 Grecale ICE vehicles (all model years). The procedures outlined are intended to assist…
MAS005125 DS 26-07 · Other · issued Apr 16, 2026
This bulletin outlines the refinishing procedure for restoring the black coating on exhaust tips affected by peeling or flaking paint. This validated process is intended to avoid unnecessary replacement of the entire…
MAS004816_A MTB 26-04 · Other · issued Apr 15, 2026
This bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing and correcting issues with the rear exhaust silencer. These issues may include exhaust noise or bypass valve problems (including DTC P1217 and P2D1100).
MAS005101 DS 26-06 · Other · issued Apr 9, 2026
A new software release “Jakarta 10.04.00” is now available for the MD and MDEVO/MDEVO2/MDEVO3. This update brings: • A new user interface for the software update application. • A cybersecurity layer that protects…
MAS005005 MCL 26-04 · Other · issued Feb 24, 2026
Maserati has created eight new special tools. These tools are mandatory and will be listed in the ModisCS+ Special Tools Catalog. Please also note that this catalog lists all the special tools already in use that are…
MAS005035 MTB 26-01 · Other · issued Feb 9, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2014 Maserati Ghibli?
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