2017 Maserati Ghibli Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli.

20162018
Complaints
35
Crashes
6
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2017 Maserati Ghibli Problems

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

#17 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:23,508 mi
Fires:1
#27 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:26,717 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:13,696 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli.

Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,508
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
26,717
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,696
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Maserati Ghibli

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~58,093 vehicles.

18V173000Electrical System:software · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~9,044 affected

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.

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.

16V856000Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
~326 affected

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.

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.

16V839000Back Over Prevention: Camera System
~7,481 affected

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.

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2017 Maserati Ghibli — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Maserati Ghibli reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Maserati Ghibli has 35 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 23,508 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 26,717 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 13,696 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,688 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli include 6 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 58,093 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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