Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2014 Maserati Ghibli
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli faces notable issues including potential fuel leaks, seat wiring faults, and transmission gear confusion. Recalls address these concerns, but careful inspection is needed to ensure safety and reliability.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V831000 Fuel Line Damage may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V046000 Seat Wiring Harness may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V424000 Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V264000 Improperly Torqued Rear Tie Rod Bolt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V122000 Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V654000 Improper Fuel Line NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 19 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 19 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Potential fuel leak
How to check: Inspect under the car for fuel smells or spots.
Seat wiring short
How to check: Adjust seats while looking for electrical faults.
Gear indication misleading
How to check: Check gear shift display matches actual gear.
Rear tie-rod bolt loose
How to check: Listen for noises from the rear suspension.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for odd engine noises or fuel smells.
Red flag: Strong gas smell or loud noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check dashboard lights for errors.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 03
Parking lot maneuvers
What to check: Test seat adjustments and listen for sparks.
Red flag: Electrical smell or sparks
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Feel for smooth gear changes.
Red flag: Jerky or delayed shifting
- 05
On braking
What to check: Notice any vibrations or noises.
Red flag: Shaking or loud brake noise
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the fuel line recall been addressed?
- Any known issues with the seats?
- Is the gear selector recall fixed?
- Have the suspension bolts been checked?
- Are there any unresolved complaints?
- Have regular services been documented?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall completion certificates
- Service and maintenance records
- Title and registration
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Maserati Ghibli at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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