2008 Maserati Quattroporte
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
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 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 case IS a faulty design as oil flow drains back to the sump when the car IS not running. this results in internal engine damage requiring a repair that IS in the $4,000+ range at a maserati dealer. like mentioned, this a known issue by the manufacturer but they are yet to take responsibility for the repairs.
- Suspension
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.
- Engine
The cam variator failed causing the engine to misfire and lose power.
- Suspension
The rear suspension arm failed in a manner consistent to the issue described in: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10923092/rcdnn-09v001-1525.pdf this vehicle had been checked under the previous recall, but the repair specified IS not sufficient to remedy the issue.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Spare tire jack falls apart and are very dangerous. Was trying to teach my daughter who IS getting ready to drive. The lever IS strong when extended but it literally torqued the bolt in half, collapsing the jack. Thank god the wheel was still on. folks be aware. This IS a 4500 lbs car. Shame on…
Spare tire jack falls apart and are very dangerous. Was trying to teach my daughter who IS getting ready to drive. The lever IS strong when extended but it literally torqued the bolt in half, collapsing the jack. Thank god the wheel was still on. folks be aware. This IS a 4500 lbs car. Shame on maserati for delivering a car like this with a compact car jack that can no way safely lift this car. The must be required to warn and replace with a properly suited jack that IS legitimately capable of lifting the car safely. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. Consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *Ln the vehicle was totaled. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011979his 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.
- 11011971his 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.
- 11010688As 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.
- 11009527This 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
- 11008928This bulletin serves as a guide and provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the rear differential axle seals on certain Maserati vehicles.
- 11008927This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust noise anomalies.
- 11005389MDEVO 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.
- 11002665Maserati has introduced an HDEV5 injector O-ring replacement kit (PN 900100008) to guarantee the best possible quality for the success of the corresponding replacement operation. This tool makes it possible to replace the individual injectors of the V6 and V8 engines of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, avoiding complete rail replacement, for the first time in a procedure.
- 11000473This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible DTC"P0090 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Circuit 1 Open" stored in the engine control unit (ECM).
- 11000466This 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
- 10252195Circular Letter.
- 10252194Circular Letter.
- 10252192Technical Information.
- 10252190Technical Information.
- 10252189Diagnostic Sheet.
- 10252188Technical Information.
- 10252186Technical Information.
- 10252183Daignostic Sheet.
- 10207931Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor.
- 10207930Circular Letter - Wheels rotation procedure for Maserati vehicles in stock.
- 10203315Technical Information -Shock Absorber Leaks.
- 10203311Technical Information - Door Panel Damage when removing the door panel.
- 10202421Noise from variator.
- 10202417Mechanical adjustment and electronic adjustment of the parking brake.
- 10202412Gearshift paddle retrofit.
- 10187437Vehicle configuration update after the installtion of wheel rems/tires of different sizes
- 10170466Technical Bulletin- Brake Rotor Aesthetics
- 10165148Circular letter - Removal of residual oil in filter housing before removing filter/procedure update.
- 10163936Circular letter - Oil Cartridge removal/refitting procedure update.
- 10145910Diagnostic guide for brake system noise.
- 10144958Technical bulletin on updated process for engine variator noise issues
- 10128910New guidelines for use of Blue-On-Line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization.
- 10128909Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance.
- 10128908Notification of changes to the online documentation sites TechInt and TechDoc.
- 10053586Maserati: new procedure to avoid the unnecessary replacement of the rear hub holder. Heli-coil installation procedure attached in the bulletin.
- 10037698Maserati: torque specs reminder.
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