Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags1
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
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo failed the safety check 0.60% of the time — 76% less often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 37,101 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2008 Maserati GranTurismo cars on Dutch roads are the 4.2 petrol (298 kW, 400 hp) and 4.7 petrol (323 kW, 433 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 petrol | 298 kW 400 hp | 85 |
| 4.7 petrol | 323 kW 433 hp | 26 |
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
111 first registered in 2008 are on Dutch roads; 72% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €174,159.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde37
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm15
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft15
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld14
- Band onvoldoende profiel11
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht10
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd8
- Band beschadigd5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
237 cars built in 2008 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 135 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, 371 of these cars first registered in 2008 took their annual MOT test. 79% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2008 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.1% | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 5.1% | 11.3% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 7.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.2% | 19.8% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | 0.5% |
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 Finland
9 of these cars first registered in 2008 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 90,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
48 2008 cars are on the New Zealand register; 58% arrived as used imports, 33% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 15.6 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 359 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GranTurismo · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 18.5 | 12.1 | 15.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo.
| 2013163 13 May 2013 | Steering On certain vehicles, the rear suspension tie rods (for alignment toe adjustment) may corrode and fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a cra… |
| 2012037 3 Feb 2012 | Lights And Instruments On certain vehicles, a faulty printed circuit board may cause the rear tail lamp / brake lamp bulbs (either left or right side) to fail. Failure of the rear la… |
| 2009016 19 Jan 2009 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the front and rear suspension upper and lower ball joint nuts may have been incorrectly torqued during vehicle assembly. This could allow … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ADVANCED PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM. A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED.
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 2008 Maserati GranTurismo: 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 11000475 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info on how to diagnose possible engine misfires or irregularities, highlighting the importance of refraining from disassembling the Central (Pre-Chamber) spark plugs unless instructed to do so. |
| 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 |
| 10253438 | Rapid Update 658 669 684 GranTurismo with new part numbers with the newly introduced aluminum-type design shock absorbers |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252193 | Technical Information. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252187 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10252183 | Daignostic Sheet. |
| 10207931 | Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor. |
| 10170466 | Technical Bulletin- Brake Rotor Aesthetics |
| 10144958 | Technical bulletin on updated process for engine variator noise issues |
| 10128910 | New guidelines for use of Blue-On-Line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization. |
| 10128909 | Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance. |
| 10128908 | Notification of changes to the online documentation sites TechInt and TechDoc. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)