Maserati Ghibli Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Maserati Ghibli model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2018 drew the fewest (1) and the 2015 the most (25).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 19 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 0 | Power train | — | 19 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 0 | Engine | — | 19 |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | Power train | — | 19 |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
19 | 6 | Vehicle speed control | — | 18–19 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
21 | 5 | Engine | — | 19 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
25 | 6 | Vehicle speed control | — | 18–19 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Maserati Ghibli years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2015 Maserati Ghibli: 25 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 7 (28%); Electrical system 5 (20%); Fuel/propulsion system 3 (12%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 15,100 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Maserati Ghibli: 21 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 7 (33%); Power train 7 (33%); Electrical system 6 (29%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 23,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2014 Maserati Ghibli: 19 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 6 (32%); Suspension 5 (26%); Electrical system 4 (21%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 11,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
The Maserati Ghibli years with the fewest complaints
2018 Maserati Ghibli: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 1 (100%); Suspension 1 (100%); Tires 1 (100%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Maserati Ghibli: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 1 (50%); Suspension 1 (50%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Maserati Ghibli: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 2 (40%); Back over prevention 1 (20%); Electrical system 1 (20%).
Reports mention 1 fire. 0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Maserati Ghibli owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23,500 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15,100 |
| 2014 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Maserati Ghibli recalls
- Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit (2014–2017 model years; 39,381 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2017; 17V046000)
- Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal (2014–2016 model years; 28,235 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2016; 16V122000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2021–2024 model years; 27,354 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2025; 25V098000)
- Improperly Torqued Rear Tie Rod Bolt (2014–2016 model years; 26,464 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V264000)
- Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK (2014 model year; 12,631 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2016; 16V424000)
All 18 Maserati Ghibli recall campaigns · Maserati Ghibli problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Maserati Ghibli years FAQ
Which Maserati Ghibli year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2018 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Maserati Ghibli years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2015, 2017 and 2014 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Maserati Ghibli problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (16 of 80 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Maserati Ghibli have?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns covering the Maserati Ghibli. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Maserati Ghibli recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.