2005 Maserati Quattroportes
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Maserati Quattroportes. Newest first.
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.
Certain passenger vehicles have a non-functioning button with the words "passenger air bag off" etched into it. this button IS located, along with an led light, on a console adjacent to the sun roof. this non-functioning button does not deactivate the passenger-side air bag, nor IS the led light an indication that the passenger side air bag has been…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The placement of infants and small children in the front passenger seat could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash in which the passenger-side air bag deploys.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the console with one which does not contain the non--functioning button and led light free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners during february 2005. owners were notified on october 6, 2005, that parts are available. owners may contact maserati at 1-877.696.2737.
On certain passenger vehicles, the internal wiring harness of the outer door handles may accidentally short circuit and open the electrical switch of the door.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The door might open without any action from the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR DOOR HANDLES ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Incident: 2005 maserati quattroporte. Engine died without any warning on freeway rendering car inoperable. Lack of power steering and brakes almost caused major accident. Fault: failure of F1 hydraulic pump which controls transmission. the failure of this pump IS a known issue…
Incident: 2005 maserati quattroporte. Engine died without any warning on freeway rendering car inoperable. Lack of power steering and brakes almost caused major accident. Fault: failure of F1 hydraulic pump which controls transmission. the failure of this pump IS a known issue (http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/) first pump replaced at 7,000 miles after first failure under manufacturer's warranty. This pump failed at 13,000 miles, i.e. 6,000 miles after the first failure and was replaced by owner at his expense. Part IS available for viewing. *Tr
- Structure
Single vehicle crash of unknown cause. *Tr
- Steering › Column · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, the vehicle lost all steering capability. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection the steering column was observed to be separated from the steering wheel and both would need to be replaced. updated 7/7/2006 - *nm
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.
- 11004984The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from July 22, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted.
- 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.
- 10207931Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor.
- 10187437Vehicle configuration update after the installtion of wheel rems/tires of different sizes
- 10145910Diagnostic guide for brake system noise.
- 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.
- 10037698Maserati: torque specs reminder.
- 10029324Maserati: quattroporte duoselect service campaign regarding installation of the right catalytic converter heat shield. The installation of the heat shield will reduce the heat generated from the catalytic converter to the clutch housing area and also heating effect in the passenger compartment.