2017 Maserati Ghibli problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli, alongside 5 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.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2017 Maserati Ghibli vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 33% |
| Power Train | 7 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% |
| Steering | 3 | 14% |
| Structure | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 and informed the contact that the VIN…”
Power Train · filed Nov 14, 2024
“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 travelling a 5 mph after the first repair…”
Service Brakes · filed Nov 5, 2024
“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 differential. Both signs of the original…”
Power Train · filed Jul 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
110 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli has 5 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.
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