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2017 Maserati Ghibli Engine Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
33%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
24,175miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Maserati Ghibli, 33% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,175 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a recall letter dated may 18, 2018 recall#18v-173 my vehicle when being operated at speeds of approximately 2 miles per hour (low engine RPM), which can be encountered during heavy stop-and-go (bumper-to-bumper) traffic conditions, causes the engine to shut down. The dealership is unable to resolve the issue after four(4) attempts.”

NHTSA complaint #11131104, filed 2018-09, 18,350 miles

“The oil pressure light came on the display. The oil level was topped off and the oil light went off. The vehicle light came back on and the vehicle was immediately pulled over. The oil pressure display was reading about 25%, the vehicle was started and started to shake make a load noise from the engine. The vehicle was turned off and we notified Maserati emergency roadside assistance that we needed the vehicle towed to the dealership. We were notified that the dealership had cancelled all the vehicle error codes because there were too many. …”

NHTSA complaint #11256848, filed 2019-09, 30,000 miles

“After 365 ignition flash recall, the car started to fail to accelerate properly on demand while in motion on a highway. I felt like the gears were slipping, did not engage the proper gear on acceleration. Causing the car to loose speed instead of increasing speed. Dealership confirmed with Maserati corporate that the problem was electronic and would have to be coded in italy at the manufacturing place. Dealership asked Maserati corporation to replace the car with new car since there is no fix to the problem and it was deemed a safety hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11160600, filed 2018-12, 15,684 miles

“Stopped at stop sign and slowly tried to accelerate. The car moved forward into oncoming traffic and almost stalled. To compensate I had to press accelerator hard and then engine finally woke back up. This has happened another time where the car stalled and shifted into neutral. This is a safety issue so now I accelerate aggressively so the car does not stall. There was a recall performed prior to my ownership that was report to have been performed but it seems it didn't resolve the issue completely.”

NHTSA complaint #11422096, filed 2021-06

“Initial conditions: sitting at a stop light, with all doors closed and occupants using seat belts properly, engine running, transmission in drive. Issue trigger: pressing the gas pedal to accelerate from the stop. Issue observed: engine stalls and transmission shifts into neutral. Issue frequency: issue observed 4 times in a 3 hour period.”

NHTSA complaint #11282348, filed 2019-11

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020240%
2017733%
201514%
2014211%

Other parts of the 2017 Maserati Ghibli

Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology