2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
The 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Maserati North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Steering (2 complaints), and Suspensionfront (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE, potentially affecting up to 15,519 vehicles.
Recall 13V196000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 7,438 vehicles affected
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Consequence: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
View full details →Recall 09V001000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 7,912 vehicles affected
Defect: MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at...
View full details →Recall 05V574000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 169 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER ASSIST DELIVERED BY THE STEERING RACK MAY NOT BE FULLY AVAILABLE WHILE MAKING EXTREME LEFT HAND TURNS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AN INTERNAL O-RING OF THE STEERING RACK CAN BECOME DISLODGED OR DISLOCATED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2006 MASERATI COUPE PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH PUMP. NEED HELP. *TR
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED MAKING CRACKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY AN EXPLOSION BLEW OUT THE WHEEL FROM THE DRIVING SHAFT MAKING THE CAR UNCONTROLLABLE. AFTER HITTING THE RIGHT MEDIAN OF THE ROAD AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP THE WHOLE WHEEL AND RIM HAD BLOWN OUT. THE REPAIRS COST OVER 45,000 USD AND IF DRIVING FASTER THE ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF IN THE HIGHWAY. *TR
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED MAKING CRACKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY AN EXPLOSION BLEW OUT THE WHEEL FROM THE DRIVING SHAFT MAKING THE CAR UNCONTROLLABLE. AFTER HITTING THE RIGHT MEDIAN OF THE ROAD AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP THE WHOLE WHEEL AND RIM HAD BLOWN OUT. THE REPAIRS COST OVER 45,000 USD AND IF DRIVING FASTER THE ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF IN THE HIGHWAY. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE MUST THEN BE RECHARGED AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,700.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE MUST THEN BE RECHARGED AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,700.
Safety Rating for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Maserati North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MAS002928 — SUSPENSION
Daignostic Sheet - Skyhook ECU (NCS) Removal From PROXI. Difficulties On Removing The Active Suspension Warning Light On Cluster.
MASB2000227 — POWER TRAIN
Gearshift paddle retrofit.
MAS000750 — PARKING BRAKE
Mechanical adjustment and electronic adjustment of the parking brake.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
- 2004 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 0 complaints
- 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 8 complaints
- 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE (current)
- 2007 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 5 complaints
- 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 6 complaints
- 2009 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 10 complaints
- 2010 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 0 complaints
- 2011 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 3 complaints
Other MASERATI Models
- MASERATI GHIBLI — 119 total complaints
- MASERATI LEVANTE — 51 total complaints
- MASERATI GRECALE — 19 total complaints
- MASERATI MASERATI — 18 total complaints
- MASERATI GRANTURISMO — 15 total complaints
- MASERATI LEVANTE S — 5 total complaints
- MASERATI QUATTROPORTES — 4 total complaints
- MASERATI GRANSPORT — 3 total complaints