2017 Maserati Ghibli: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Maserati Ghibli? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 21 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2017 Maserati Ghibli Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2017 Maserati Ghibli trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2017 Maserati Ghibli Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR RWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Maserati Ghibli has 21 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Maserati
- Model
- Ghibli
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 21
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 24
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2017 Maserati Ghibli Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Maserati Ghibli?
The 2017 Maserati Ghibli shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Maserati Ghibli
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for any signs of issues or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and electrical system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for any signs of issues or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and electrical system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Maserati Ghibli, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
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
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli, issues appear concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain and engine, each with 7 complaints. Electrical faults also show a notable presence with 6 complaints. The data suggests potential concerns in these areas, though the low sample size limits confidence.
- Transmission/drivetrain and engine each account for 7 complaints, the highest among components.
- Electrical faults are reported in 6 complaints, indicating a recurring theme.
- There are 3 crash-related complaints out of 21 total.
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues are the most frequently reported component.
- Engine Problems are equally prevalent with 7 complaints.
- Electrical Faults are also a notable concern with 6 complaints.
All 2017 Maserati Ghibli Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal tinging sound. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V856000(Power Train). The dealer was notified of the failure a…
INTERMITTENT HARD BRAKE PEDAL INABILITY TO STOP THE CAR IN A SAFE MANNER. I HAD THE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP REPLACED TWICE. ONCE THE REPAIR LASTED FOR A YEAR THEN THE LAST TIME THE INCIDENT REOCCURED AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR. THE FIRST TIME PRIOR TO REPAIR THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT TRAVEL…
There is a recall for a rear differential issue and Maserati had previously repaired the differential. However, the problem has persisted and I have about 41k miles on the vehicle and already having the same issue. There is a whining noise in the rear along with a leaking rear di…
I was on my way home from work sitting at the red light and when I was release my feet from the brake to take to driving, the auto start failed to start the car and I was stuck on side the road for 30 minutes because my vehicle wouldn’t not start. Finally the car started but I c…
Sitting at at red light with the start/stop system on, as I release the break pedal on a green light, the gear automatically has shifted to park. The car shows no signs that it has turned off or warnings that it has shifted gears on its own. I have to manually change gear to driv…
The vehicle was manufactured with laminated glass for all windows and the glass is delaminating and forming bubbles around glass edges which compromises the integrity of the glass. On my vehicle, it affects all 4 windows and both front and rear windshields. This issue is widely r…
Stopped at stop sign and slowly tried to accelerate. The car moved forward into oncoming traffic and almost stalled. To compensate I had to press accelerator hard and then engine finally woke back up. This has happened another time where the car stalled and shifted into neutr…
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND HAD TO BREAK BECAUSE A VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF ME. MY VEHICLE SLOWED VERY WELL BUT WHEN I EASED UP OFF THE BREAK THE VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I ALMOST COLLIDED WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BRAKED AGAI…
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM NORTHSIDE IMPORTS IN HOUSTON ON THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 1ST. ON FEBRUARY 5TH I DROVE IT TO WORK AND NOTICED THAT ON THE ROUGH ROADS THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES/SHAKES TERRIBLY TO POINT WHERE IT HURTLED MY HAND. I CALLED AND NOTIFIED THE SALES PERSON AB…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING SLOW SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO PARK PLACE MASERATI (2425 W NW HWY, DALLAS, TX 75220, (866) 249-2885). T…
INITIAL CONDITIONS: SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH ALL DOORS CLOSED AND OCCUPANTS USING SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, ENGINE RUNNING, TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE. ISSUE TRIGGER: PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP. ISSUE OBSERVED: ENGINE STALLS AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL…
ON JULY 2017 I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AT 3500 WESTON ROAD, DAVIE, FL 33331 TO LEASE A NEW CAR, SIGNED PAPERS,PAID MONEY, WHILE I WAS BUSY WITH PAPERS, THEY MOVED THE CAR TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE DEALERSHIP. I SAT INTO THE CAR THEY PREPARED FOR ME AND LEFT.WHEN I GOT HOME WHICH IS 1…
THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON THE DISPLAY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS TOPPED OFF AND THE OIL LIGHT WENT OFF. THE VEHICLE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. THE OIL PRESSURE DISPLAY WAS READING ABOUT 25%, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND STARTED TO SHAKE MAKE A LOA…
I HAVE COMPLAINING TO THE DEALER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT NOISE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRANSMISSION. THE CAR SINCE PURCHASED ON 2016 HAS BEEN OUT FOR SERVICE 62 DAYS. I REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES A LOUD KLUNK NOISE ON THE STEERING AND ON THE , TOOK IT TO REPAIR. TOOK THE CAR T…
AFTER 365 IGNITION FLASH RECALL, THE CAR STARTED TO FAIL TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY ON DEMAND WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. I FELT LIKE THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING, DID NOT ENGAGE THE PROPER GEAR ON ACCELERATION. CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE SPEED INSTEAD OF INCREASING SPEED. DEALERSHIP CONF…
I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO FIX AN ISSUE WHERE THERE IS NO SOUND COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS EVEN THOUGH THE COMMAND CENTER HAS THE VISUAL OF EVERYTHING FROM THE GPS, TO THE PARKING SENSOR TO THE TELEPHONE. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE AFTER IT RAINS AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSINU…
I HAVE A RECALL LETTER DATED MAY 18, 2018 RECALL#18V-173 MY VEHICLE WHEN BEING OPERATED AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES PER HOUR (LOW ENGINE RPM), WHICH CAN BE ENCOUNTERED DURING HEAVY STOP-AND-GO (BUMPER-TO-BUMPER) TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.…
THE FRONT WHEEL WELL LINERS WILL DETACH FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE RETAINER CLIPS WOULD BREAK AND THE FELT LINER WOULD BE LODGED AGAINST THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS. THIS ALSO ALLOWS DEBRIS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE BAY AND TRANSMISSION WHICH COULD CAUSE DA…
POWER TRUNK DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY STOP SENSOR. MY WIFE WAS GRABBING THINGS FROM THE TRUNK WHEN THE TRUNK LID STARTED CLOSING AND DOES NOT STOP WHEN IT WAS CLOSING ON HER HEAD. SHE WAS ABLE TO FORCE HERSELF OUT AND THE TRUNK LID CONTINUED TO CLOSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli.
2017 Maserati Ghibli Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2017 Maserati Ghibli Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Maserati Ghibli reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 21 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Maserati Ghibli shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 2017 Maserati Ghibli?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Maserati Ghibli?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Maserati Ghibli, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 21 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Maserati Ghibli. A major recall area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2017 Maserati Ghibli?▾
The 2017 Maserati Ghibli shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain 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.
Wider context: See the full Maserati Ghibli reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.