Recalls ·2008 Maserati Quattroporte

2008 Maserati Quattroporte recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte; the most frequently affected component is suspension — rear. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints6
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Suspension — RearCampaign 13V196000 · 13 May 2013

Problem: 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: 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.

Suspension — Lower ball jointCampaign 09V001000 · 06 Jan 2009

Problem: 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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension2 · 33%
Engine2 · 33%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 17%
Equipment1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20121
20141
20153
20191

From owner complaints

Cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. Consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln the vehicle was totaled. *jb

Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Suspension · Mar 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Suspension · Mar 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Engine · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20051
20063
20082
20091
20110
20121
20130

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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