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2008 Maserati Quattroporte Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Maserati Quattroporte owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, describing incidents dated October 30, 2012 to April 1, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Suspension 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11195800 · Filed

    THE MASERATI 4.2L ENGINE USED IN THE EARLY 2000S THROUGH EARLY 2009 HAVE AN EXTREMELY HIGH PERCENTAGE THAT HAVE AN ENGINE FAULT (CAM VARIATOR) THAT REQUIRES REPAIR. MASERATI NORTH AMERICA KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL REPAIR BULLETIN, BUT NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE…

  • ODI #10723189 · Filed

    THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/CS/JAXRS/DOWNLOAD/DOC/ACM10923092/RCDNN-09V001-1525.PDF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND CHECKED BY THE DEALER UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE ACTIONS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL WERE INSUFFICIENT.

  • ODI #10723188 · Filed

    THE CAM VARIATOR FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE AND LOSE POWER.

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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> .

Other Maserati Quattroporte model years

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