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2006 Maserati Quattroporte Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Maserati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Maserati Quattroporte owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte, describing incidents dated May 30, 2007 to August 28, 2011.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10422385 · Filed

    2006 MASERATI COUPE PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH PUMP. NEED HELP. *TR

  • ODI #10279155 · Filed

    RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED MAKING CRACKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY AN EXPLOSION BLEW OUT THE WHEEL FROM THE DRIVING SHAFT MAKING THE CAR UNCONTROLLABLE. AFTER HITTING THE RIGHT MEDIAN OF THE ROAD AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP THE WHOLE WHEEL AND RIM HAD BLOWN OUT. THE REPAIRS…

  • ODI #10234429 · Filed

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN…

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Possible Tie Rod Failure

NHTSA #13V196000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported May 13, 2013 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,438 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Maserati campaign 205 · Owners notified June 27, 2013

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS

NHTSA #09V001000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice

Reported January 6, 2009 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 7,912 vehicles

Maserati campaign 183 · Owners notified February 13, 2009 · Vehicles built through June 1, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Notes

MASERATI RECALL NO. 183.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

STEERING RACK

NHTSA #05V574000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported December 30, 2005 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 169 vehicles

Maserati campaign 146 · Owners notified January 3, 2006 · Vehicles built November 14, 2005 – December 6, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER ASSIST DELIVERED BY THE STEERING RACK MAY NOT BE FULLY AVAILABLE WHILE MAKING EXTREME LEFT HAND TURNS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AN INTERNAL O-RING OF THE STEERING RACK CAN BECOME DISLODGED OR DISLOCATED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE DRIVER.

Safety consequence

SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Notes

MASERATI RECALL NO. 146. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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