This page covers 7 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli.
The 2017 Ghibli's complaints are spread fairly evenly across the drivetrain and engine, with a handful of electrical issues rounding out the picture. On the powertrain side, owners report rear differential problems, whining noises, fluid leaks, and related rear-end sounds, that in some cases return even after service. Engine complaints center on auto start/stop system misbehavior: the engine failing to restart at a stop, the car getting stuck in a reduced-power mode, and at least one report of the transmission shifting itself into park without driver input while stopped at a light. The electrical complaint cluster overlaps with some of these drivability issues. Separately, a recurring brake concern describes a hard, unresponsive pedal tied to the vacuum brake booster, with some owners reporting the problem returning after the booster was replaced.
21
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Maserati Ghibli has 7 recalls, the most serious being a rear differential pinion nut that can loosen and cause the rear wheels to lock up, raising the risk of a crash.
The differential issue can also produce noise, vibration, and fluid leaks before a more serious failure occurs. Separately in the drivetrain, engine control software can unexpectedly shift the transmission into neutral or park, or shut the engine off entirely during slow city driving, leaving the vehicle without power in traffic. On the safety equipment side, adjusting the front seats can wear through the seat wiring harness and cause an electrical short that raises the risk of a fire. The tires fitted to some vehicles, specifically Pirelli P Zero All Season tires in size 275/40R19, can develop cracks in the lower sidewall, lose air pressure, and potentially fail while driving. In freezing temperatures, the infotainment module can enter a protection mode that disables the backup camera, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control module software may unexpectedly shift your vehicle into neutral or park, or shut off the engine while driving at low speeds, which could cause a loss of power and increase crash risk.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Your dealer will update the engine control module software to correct this condition.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine software issue may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine to shut off during slow-speed driving like stop-and-go traffic.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub against other parts, creating an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the seat wiring harness if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear differential pinion nut may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, allowing it to loosen over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the pinion nut tightness and replace the rear differential unit if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear differential pinion nut may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If it loosens, it can cause noise, vibration, fluid leaks, and in severe cases, rear wheel lockup while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the pinion nut tightness and replace the rear differential unit if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires (275/40R19 101W) may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, which can cause air loss.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected tires at no cost to the owner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In freezing temperatures, the entertainment telematics module may enter a protection mode that disables the backup camera.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the entertainment telematics module software at no cost to restore backup camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
