Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Back over prevention1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2016 Ghibli vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 5 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2016 Maserati Ghibli failed the safety check 1.41% of the time — 29% less often than the average 2016 passenger car (1.97%). Median odometer at inspection: 51,495 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2016
3,784 new Maserati Ghibli cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were Italy (1,071), the United Kingdom (995), Germany (807).
- Average mass
- 1,973 kg
- Average power
- 220 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 74% · Petrol 26%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2016 Maserati Ghibli cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 petrol (302 kW, 405 hp) and 3.0 diesel (202 kW, 271 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 petrol | 302 kW 405 hp | 22 |
| 3.0 diesel | 202 kW 271 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
56 first registered in 2016 are on Dutch roads; 68% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €117,836.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde34
- Band onvoldoende profiel19
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld16
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm11
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht5
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt4
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
701 cars built in 2016 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 65 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 789 of these cars first registered in 2016 took their annual MOT test. 84% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2016 the figure was 79%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.0% | 6.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Brakes | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Visibility | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Suspension | 1.0% | 4.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
57 2016 cars are on the New Zealand register; 53% arrived as used imports, 42% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 Maserati Ghibli 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 12.2–12.6 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 286–295 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghibli · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.1 | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Ghibli S · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Ghibli SQ4 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 10.0 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli.
| 2022708 13 Dec 2022 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the airbag warning labels are located on the headliner under the sun visors. Canadian regulations require information about the ai… |
| 2017033 20 Jan 2017 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the seat wiring harness layout may have been routed incorrectly during manufacturing. Through normal seat adjustment, this could cause the… |
| 2016195 3 May 2016 | Suspension On certain vehicles, a bolt that attaches the rear tie-rod to the hub carrier assembly may not have been torqued to specification. This could cause the bolt to … |
| 2016097 29 Feb 2016 | Accessories On certain vehicles, the driver side floor mat anchors could break over time which could allow the floor mat to slide forward and potentially allowing the accel… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Maserati told its dealers about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011979 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11011971 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11010688 | As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published BOL Policy and Prior Approval Components List to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement. |
| 11010686 | The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from November 18, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted. Effective from the publication date of this document, the Mandatory Flag will be removed for all campaigns listed, allowing for easier management as we approach the closure period. Campaign Number Campaign Description Closure Date 514 MC20 MY22 Radiator pipe coolant leakage 11.18.2024 550 M157 V6 Engine Harness Position Check 11.18.2024 574 MC20 Interior Handle Replacement 11.18.2024 575 M182 Air suspension Leak Check 11.18.2024 590 MC20 |
| 11009527 | This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components |
| 11008928 | This bulletin serves as a guide and provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the rear differential axle seals on certain Maserati vehicles. |
| 11008927 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust noise anomalies. |
| 11005389 | MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features New login interface Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements. |
| 11002665 | Maserati has introduced an HDEV5 injector O-ring replacement kit (PN 900100008) to guarantee the best possible quality for the success of the corresponding replacement operation. This tool makes it possible to replace the individual injectors of the V6 and V8 engines of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, avoiding complete rail replacement, for the first time in a procedure. |
| 11000473 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible DTC"P0090 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Circuit 1 Open" stored in the engine control unit (ECM). |
| 11000466 | This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731 |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252187 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10237990 | Technical Information - Diagnostic guidance to trouble shooting DTC C12900 & 400700 if fault codes are stored in the ECM for iignition control unit. |
| 10207931 | Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor. |
| 10207930 | Circular Letter - Wheels rotation procedure for Maserati vehicles in stock. |
| 10203315 | Technical Information -Shock Absorber Leaks. |
| 10203311 | Technical Information - Door Panel Damage when removing the door panel. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)