Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V196000 Possible Tie Rod Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V001000 UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V574000 STEERING RACK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has significant reliability issues due to known suspension and steering defects. Recalls for suspension failures and loss of power steering, alongside multiple complaints in these areas, underscore potential high maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear tie rods | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | common |
| lower ball joints | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| power steering rack | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change and filter every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system check annually
- Timing belt replacement at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Visible rust on suspension parts
- Loose steering feel
- Uneven tire wear
- Clunking noise when turning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.