2016 Maserati Ghibli Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli.

20152017
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2016 Maserati Ghibli Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Backup Camera

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2016 Maserati Ghibli

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~95,941 vehicles.

17V046000Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust · Electrical System:wiring
~39,381 affected

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.

16V840000Tires:sidewall
~1,861 affected

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.

16V264000Suspension:rear
~26,464 affected

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.

16V122000Equipment:accessory:floor Mat · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~28,235 affected

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.

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2016 Maserati Ghibli — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Maserati Ghibli has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Backup Camera (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 95,941 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Maserati Ghibli reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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