2016 Maserati Ghibli
The Verdict
The 2016 Maserati Ghibli has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (3 complaints) and transmission (2 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 99/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Maserati Ghibli, consider the 2018 model year which has 85% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 1
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2...
Risk
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. M...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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Under the Hood
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The factory installed dashboard leather has pealed away. I was informed that the airbag safety issue of it not deploying is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. I have contacted Maserati directly but they weren’t of any assistance in this matter. I have photos showing the issue and clear concern.
The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V839000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.
I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close
Sun visor becomes lose and drops itself while driving completely obstructing drivers view of the road and creates chances of a fatal accident. Sun visor had a similar malfunction earlier and was replaced under warranty. The issues seems to be with poor design of the component.
The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED TEXAS AUTO NORTH (111655 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77060, (832) 328-0700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,277.
I WAS ENTERING HOLLYWOOD CASINO TO VALET MY CAR , I APPROACHED THE VALET MAN AND HE TOLD ME TO HOLD OFF A MINUTE BEFORE HE COULD GET TO MY CAR THEN A FEW MINS LATER HE WAVED ME TO DRIVE UP AND MY CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A TORPEDO , THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND TOOK OFF AND I COULDN'T STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY THE TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE , I SMASHED INTO A CAR IN FRONT OF ME ABOUT 30 FEET AHEAD AND THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR , THERE IS A VIDEO OF THIS THAT WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO INSURANCE COMPANIES OR OTHER AGENCIES, I WAS SO FRIGHTENED BY THIS THAT I WAS IN SHOCK FOR SEVERAL HOURS DIDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED LIKE THAT , I HAVE WITNESSES THAT WERE THERE WHICH WERE THE VALET GUYS AND A SECURITY OFFICER , ITS ALL ON CAMERA VERY SCARY SITUATION , IF ANOTHER CAR WASN'T THERE TO STOP ME I MIGHT OF BEEN DEAD . THE SECURITY WROTE UP A REPORT , IT CAN BE GOTTEN FROM OFC [XXX] AT [XXX] OR THE COMPLIANCE DEPT HIS NAME IS [XXX] , THERE S A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL FROM MARCH 1, 2016 AND I LEASED MY CAR IN APRIL AND THE DEALERSHIP NEVER MENTIONED A WORD TO ME , WHICH THIS PROBLEM SHOULD OF EITHER BEEN TOLD TO ME AT LEAST AND FIXED THE PROBLEM BEFORE HANDING ME THE CAR , I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, THE INCIDENT HAPPENED APPROX AT 5:15 PM ON AUGUST 13, 2016. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR