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Maserati GhibliModel year report

2016 Maserati Ghibli Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,638miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and back-over prevention (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,638 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11423907, filed 2021-07, 38,000 miles

Air bags: “The factory installed dashboard leather has pealed away. I was informed that the airbag safety issue of it not deploying is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. I have contacted Maserati directly but they weren’t of any assistance in this matter. I have photos showing the issue and clear concern.”

NHTSA complaint #11741359, filed 2026-06

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V839000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11500311, filed 2023-01, 52,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,277 and 38,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–2550%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,638 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016201920212202220232026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Maserati Ghibli version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ghibli S RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162319$4,350
Ghibli V6 RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172419$4,350
Ghibli V6 SQ4 AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 97 bulletins →

Other model years of the Maserati Ghibli

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202055,4000—19—Not enough data
20172123,5005—19—Stable
2016733,6384—19—Not enough data
20152515,1006—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20141911,0006—19—Falling

All Maserati Ghibli model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Maserati Ghibli is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2016 Maserati Ghibli been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Maserati Ghibli (Ghibli S RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Maserati Ghibli reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,638 miles and the middle half falls between 29,277 and 38,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.