2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
The 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Maserati North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE, potentially affecting up to 15,350 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MASERATI 4.2L ENGINE USED IN THE EARLY 2000S THROUGH EARLY 2009 HAVE AN EXTREMELY HIGH PERCENTAGE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE FAULT (CAM VARIATOR) THAT REQUIRES REPAIR. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL REPAIR BULLETIN, BUT NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE CASE IS A FAULTY DESIGN AS OIL FLOW DRAINS BACK TO THE SUMP WHEN THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING. THIS RESULTS IN INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE REQUIRING A REPAIR THAT IS IN THE $4,000+ RANGE AT A MASERATI DEALER. LIKE MENTIONED, THIS A KNOWN ISSUE BY THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY ARE YET TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS.
THE CAM VARIATOR FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE AND LOSE POWER.
THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM FAILED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT TO THE ISSUE DESCRIBED IN: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN CHECKED UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFIED IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.
THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CHECKED BY THE DEALER UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE ACTIONS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL WERE INSUFFICIENT.
SPARE TIRE JACK FALLS APART AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS. WAS TRYING TO TEACH MY DAUGHTER WHO IS GETTING READY TO DRIVE. THE LEVER IS STRONG WHEN EXTENDED BUT IT LITERALLY TORQUED THE BOLT IN HALF, COLLAPSING THE JACK. THANK GOD THE WHEEL WAS STILL ON. FOLKS BE AWARE. THIS IS A 4500 LBS CAR. SHAME ON MASERATI FOR DELIVERING A CAR LIKE THIS WITH A COMPACT CAR JACK THAT CAN NO WAY SAFELY LIFT THIS CAR. THE MUST BE REQUIRED TO WARN AND REPLACE WITH A PROPERLY SUITED JACK THAT IS LEGITIMATELY CAPABLE OF LIFTING THE CAR SAFELY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Maserati North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MAS004862 MCL 25-42 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides updated guidance regarding the serviceability of the upper dashboard panel on Maserati Quattroporte vehicles. Beginning with Model Year 2016, it is possible to replace only the upper dashboard panel rather than the complete dashboard assembly. REPLACE THE UPPER DASHBOARD PANEL ONLY IF, the affected area is not...
MAS004191 BOL 24-19 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible DTC"P0090 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Circuit 1 Open" stored in the engine control unit (ECM).
MAS002929 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Daignostic Sheet.
MTB-200917G — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical bulletin on updated process for engine variator noise issues
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 5 complaints
- 2007 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 5 complaints
- 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE (current)
- 2009 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 10 complaints
- 2010 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 0 complaints
- 2011 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 3 complaints
- 2012 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 3 complaints
- 2013 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE — 0 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