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2017 Maserati Quattroporte: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte, most recently filed March 2018. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V173000 Filed Mar 14, 2018

Software error may cause Shift to Neutral or Stall

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
89.5% repairedof 9,044 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V610000 Filed Sep 29, 2017

Fuel Pump may Fail and cause Stall

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with a V8 3.8 liter engine. A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump resistor may fail, causing a loss of engine power or a stall.
Consequence
A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump resistor cable assembly, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed 11/28/2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 359.
90.2% repairedof 439 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V046000 Filed Jan 20, 2017

Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit

Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
80.3% repairedof 39,381 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V856000 Filed Nov 28, 2016

Rear Differential Pinion Nut Improperly Torqued

Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.
90.5% repairedof 326 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V840000 Filed Nov 21, 2016

Tire Sidewalls may Crack

Tires · sidewall
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
96.7% repairedof 1,861 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V839000 Filed Nov 18, 2016

Back-Up Camera Disabled in Very Cold Temperatures

Back over prevention · camera system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.
90.4% repairedof 7,481 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (1)

1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Quattroporte years

Best and worst Quattroporte years →
6 6 3 2 9 6 1 1 3 1
2008200920112012201420152017201820212023
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
16
city
23
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,550
CO₂ tailpipe
485 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Maserati Quattroporte configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18$4,550485
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18$4,550482
3.8 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17$4,850517

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Maserati Quattroporte FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 18V173000 (engine), 17V610000 (fuel pump), 17V046000 (electrical), 16V856000 (power train), 16V840000 (tire), 16V839000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Maserati Quattroporte problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte get?

EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 16 city, 23 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2017 Quattroporte compare with other years?

Among the 2008–2021 Maserati Quattroporte model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (9). The 2017 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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