Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

13V1960002013-13-05

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

09V0010002009-06-01

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

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.

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05V5740002005-30-12

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER ASSIST DELIVERED BY THE STEERING RACK MAY NOT BE FULLY AVAILABLE WHILE MAKING EXTREME LEFT HAND TURNS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AN INTERNAL O-RING OF THE STEERING RACK CAN BECOME DISLODGED OR DISLOCATED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE DRIVER.

SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 3 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train1

02Steering,suspension1

03Steering,power Train1

3 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Maserati Quattroporte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Maserati Quattroporte trims

13mpg combined

11city

16hwy

$6,300/yr

The 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is rated at 13 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

Quattroporte - Automatic 6-spd

13mpg

4.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

11 city16 hwy~$6,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

GTS GranLusso Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranLusso

How does the GTS GranLusso compare to other Maserati Quattroporte trims?

The GTS GranLusso occupies a distinct position in the Maserati Quattroporte range. See how it stacks up on the 2006 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranLusso?

Budget for standard GTS GranLusso maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2006 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranLusso?

For the GTS GranLusso, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Maserati Quattroporte buyer's guide.

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