2015 Maserati Ghibli: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Maserati Ghibli: 6 recalls, 25 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #14V654000 · 2014 · 139 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 quattroporte, and ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles May have been improperly crimped.
Why it matters: The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.
Equipment, Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #16V122000 · 2016 · 28,235 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor May break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Why it matters: If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it May result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016.
Suspension Vehicle recall #16V264000 · 2016 · 26,464 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt May not have been properly tightened.
Why it matters: An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt May allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016.
Suspension Vehicle recall #16V649000 · 2016 · 7 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings May have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.
Why it matters: Wheel bearing failure May adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016.
Seats, Electrical Vehicle recall #17V046000 · 2017 · 39,381 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 quattroporte and ghibli, and 2017 levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats May cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #18V831000 · 2018 · 6,334 vehicles
What's wrong: Maserati north america, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati quattroporte and ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines May have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17v-045. The recall began January 15, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Speed control / throttle (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Wheels (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Maserati Ghibli has 25 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 11 Ghibli model years for complaints (3.4× the average Ghibli year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 15,100 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (19 complaints, 6 recalls), 2016 (7 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Maserati Ghibli problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are speed control / throttle (7), electrical (5), wheels (3).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Maserati Ghibli get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Maserati Ghibli repair manual?
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