The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 6 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

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.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 6 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine2

02Suspension2

03Equipment1

04Engine And Engine Cooling1

6 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Maserati Quattroporte Fuel Economy

14mpg combined

12city

18hwy

$4,150/yr

With 14 MPG combined, the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte keeps things simple on fuel costs.

Quattroporte - Automatic 6-spd

14mpg

4.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

12 city18 hwy~$4,150/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2008 Maserati Quattroporte

22States

31%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 22 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

3213%

TXTexas

229%

ILIllinois

208%

CACalifornia

198%

NJNew Jersey

177%

NYNew York

156%

DEDelaware

135%

PAPennsylvania

135%

GAGeorgia

125%

NCNorth Carolina

94%

MOMissouri

83%

MDMaryland

73%

DCWashington DC

73%

WAWashington

62%

MAMassachusetts

52%

INIndiana

52%

AZArizona

52%

MI4

WI3

OR2

LA2

TN2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Maserati Quattroporte Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte a good car to buy?

The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte delivers 14 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, based on 6 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.