2015 Maserati Ghibli Problems

Severe Issues

Used MASERATI GHIBLI shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 24 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Unintended Acceleration the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2015 Maserati Ghibli has 24 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Unintended Acceleration.

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24
Complaints
2
Crashes
β€”
Fires
1
Injuries
β€”
Fatalities
6
Recalls

2015 Maserati Ghibli Fuel Economy

βœ“ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2015 Maserati Ghibli trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.

16
MPG City
15–16 range
24
MPG Hwy
24–25 range
19
MPG Combined
18–19 range
482
g COβ‚‚/mile
Premium Gasoline
⚠️Costs $9,000 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.

2015 Maserati Ghibli Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β€” showing 2015 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR RWD

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated
βœ“Stability Control: Standardβ—‹Forward Collision Warning: Noβ—‹Lane Departure Warning: No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2015 Maserati Ghibli has 24 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Unintended Acceleration. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.

2015 Maserati Ghibli β€” key reliability facts
Make
Maserati
Model
Ghibli
Model year
2015
NHTSA owner complaints
24
Crash-related complaints
2
Safety recall campaigns
6
Top reported component
Unintended Acceleration
Reliability signal
Severe Issues
EPA MPG combined
19
EPA MPG city / highway
16 / 24
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
7
complaints

Unintended Acceleration

#2
4
complaints

Electrical Faults

#3
3
complaints

Fuel/Propulsion System

Complaint patterns center on Unintended Acceleration, Electrical Faults, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2015 Maserati Ghibli?

This MASERATI GHIBLI year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.

Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.

May Suit

This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.

May Want to Avoid

Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2015 Maserati Ghibli

Inspection Focus

  • Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
  • Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
  • Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN

Before You Close the Deal

  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase

Check the exact car

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AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

The MASERATI GHIBLI has 24 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. 2 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recall context: 6 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.

Key Findings
  • 24 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 6 federal recall campaigns
  • 2 crash-related complaints on record
Top Concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume β€” popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Full breakdown

All 2015 Maserati Ghibli complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Unintended Acceleration7β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults4β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System3β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues3β€”β€”β€”
Brake System3β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System1β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline1β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems1β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)11β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper1β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects1β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions11β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

Showing 24 most recent complaints

Fuel SystemSep 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that after driving and arriving at his destination, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic used a handheld scanner to retrieve DTC: P2402. T…

Seat-Related IssuesMay 11, 2025

This vehicle calls for a recall when seats are affected and or shorten wires and stay stuck in an unsafe position where it is nearly almost impossible to reach peddles. Also passenger seat as well is stuck because of faulty wires. Allegedly the job was done by dealer in Dec 1 201…

Unintended AccelerationJun 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH with the Sport mode activated, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard, and failed to release. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off t…

Electrical FaultsNov 21, 2020

THE CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE 1ST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IT'S A 2015 MODEL. I PURCHASED A VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2020. THE 2ND OCCURRENCE HAPPENED NOV 12 AND TODAY NOV 21. THE 1ST TIM…

Unintended AccelerationMay 6, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 120 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTAC…

Transmission / DrivetrainNov 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (525 S LAKE DESTINY DR, LOCKHART, FL 32810, (407) 667-0273) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED T…

Electrical FaultsSep 12, 2019

HEATER ACTUATOR FAILED AFTER 13,000 MILES. HEATER STOPPED WORKING WHEN TURNED ON. COMPANY REDESIGNED PART BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AFTER THE PARTS FAILED ON MANY CARS.

Fuel/Propulsion SystemAug 30, 2019

CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY CONCERN FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE. MULTIPLE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURES WITHIN 12 MONTHS AND A FEW THOUSAND MILES. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA IS UNWILLING TO COVER AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COMPONENT UNDER 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE CALI…

Fuel/Propulsion SystemAug 29, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LITE WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHI…

Suspension FailuresJul 12, 2019

THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH AN ALUMINUM FRONT CHASSIS THAT WAS TO THIN FOR THE ROAD SO IT CRACKED LEAVING THE CAR UNABLE TO STEER THE FRONT WHEELS CORRECTLY. IT HAPPENS WITH NORMAL DRIVING AND A RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR ALL CARS BECAUSE IT WOULD AFFECT SALES. IT HAD TO B…

Wheel IssuesMay 14, 2019

THE FELT WHEEL LINER ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS IS DEFECTIVE. MASERATI ALONG WITH ALL DEALERS I'VE SPOKEN TO KNOW OF THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE COLLECTION/MASERATI IN MIAMI AND HE STATED THEY ARE REPLACING THEM EVERY SINGLE DAY (YET MASERATI REFUSES TO FIX T…

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) CrashMar 3, 2019

WHILE DRIVING AT SAFE SPEED IN SNOW AND SLUSH, STABILITY WAS LOST. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE PASSING A TRUCK, BETWEEN THE CENTER DIVIDER AND THE TRUCK, WHILE IN A MILD RIGHT TURN UPHILL. THE LEFT TIRES CAUGHT SOME SLUSH, AND I CORRECTED TRYING TO REMAIN IN THE LANE AND AVOIDING TH…

Wheel IssuesJul 6, 2018

IN 2015 I LEASED A MASERATI GHIBLI AT RUSNAK PASADENA CA WITH A 39 MONTH LEASE TERM. ON MAY 18, 2018 - I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A OIL CHANGE SERVICE AT A LOCAL DEALER (MASERATI ALFA ROMEO OF PUENTE HILLS, CA), SERVICE'S DONE AROUND 2:56 PM(5/18/2018) , I DROVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATE…

Brake SystemMay 30, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. HOURS AFTER THE DEALER (RUSNAK MASERATI OF PASADENA, 297 W COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105) PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONTAC…

Brake SystemFeb 22, 2018

REAR BREAKS PADS AT MINIMAL UNDER 13,300 MILES ON THE CAR. MASERATI REFUSE TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. I UNDERSTAND ITS WEAR AND TEAR BUT NOT WHEN THE CAR HAS 13,300 MILES. NO CAR WILL PUT YOU TO REPLACE BREAK PADS AT LOW LOW MILES. I AM SURE THIS COULD BE MANUFACTURING M…

Unintended AccelerationSep 18, 2017

GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK UPON ACCELERATION. THE SPEED WAS 30 MPH AND IT WENT TO 60 IN FEW SECONDS. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO ANY OBSTRUCTION. HAD TO TURN OF ENGINE TO STOP THE CAR.

Unintended AccelerationNov 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FLOORMAT MOVED AND BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE CARPET. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT M…

Unintended AccelerationOct 5, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPEED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL RELATED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. T…

Visibility/WiperJul 18, 2016

I PURCHASED THE 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI SQ4 NOV 2015, AND AFTER 2000 MILES THE CAR HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITION STUCK IN DEFROST MODE. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR SERVICE REPAIR AND THEY FOUND THE ISSUE WITH THE AIR CONDITION SOLENOID THAT WAS REPLACED. THEN I ST…

Electrical FaultsJul 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI GHIBLI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED UP TO 70 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PULLING UP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PE…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli.

Safety recalls

2015 Maserati Ghibli recalls

6 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. 6 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

#18V831000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS26/11/2018
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

#16V649000SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARINGAug 9, 2016
Safety recall

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

#17V046000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST20/01/2017
Safety recall

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

#16V122000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALJan 3, 2016
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:REAR

#16V264000SUSPENSION:REARFeb 5, 2016
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

#14V654000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS17/10/2014

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Questions

2015 Maserati Ghibli buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2015 Maserati Ghibli reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. This MASERATI GHIBLI year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Maserati Ghibli?β–Ύ

#1: Unintended Acceleration (7 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (3 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Maserati Ghibli?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2015 Maserati Ghibli?β–Ύ

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2015 Maserati Ghibli, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2015 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 6 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2015 Maserati Ghibli?β–Ύ

This MASERATI GHIBLI year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Unintended Acceleration during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

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