The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 15,350 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION13V1960002013-05-137,438 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
SUSPENSION09V0010002009-01-067,912 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 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.”
“The cam variator failed causing the engine to misfire and lose power.”
“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.”
“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…”
“Cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. Consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln the vehicle was totaled. *jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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