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Maserati Ghibli VIN Number Check

Enter a Maserati Ghibli VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Maserati Ghibli

About the Maserati Ghibli

Maserati sold the Ghibli in the US for model years 2014–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints. The 2015 has the most complaints of any model year (25). EPA rates it at 16–20 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2014–2024
EPA classMidsize Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns18
Owner complaints80 at NHTSA
Maserati Ghibli photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Maserati Ghibli at a glance

One generation in the data, 2014–2024: 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints.

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Ghibli
2014–2024Midsize Cars
Maserati Ghibli (2014–2024)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

201420202024
2014–2024

Maserati Ghibli

EPA classMidsize Cars
EPA combined mpg16–20
NHTSA recalls18

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2014–2024
  • 3.8 L 8-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2024

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2014–2024)

Known issues to check

Speed control / acceleration (16)Electrical system (16)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (14)6 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 80 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · GhibliZAM57RTA?F1······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Maserati Ghibli, built in Grugliasco, Italy
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Ghibli model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 18 campaigns on file for Ghibli model years 2014–2024, and the 2014 and 2015 show up in the most (6 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2015
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Maserati Ghibli owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2015 and 2017 hold 46 of the 80 complaints, or 58%. Tap any bar or generation.

80NHTSA complaints, 2014–2024
9mention a crash
3mention a fire
5injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearGhibli: 80 complaints · most for the 2015 (25)

Top complaint areas · Ghibli

Mentions in 80 complaints, 2014–2024.

Speed control / acceleration16
Electrical system16
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)14
Engine and cooling11
Suspension8
Wheels8
Crashes 9Fires 3Injuries 5

2014–2024

NHTSA data summary

The 2015 is the outlier. On its own it has 25 of the ’s 80 complaints (31%), more than any other Ghibli model year. By area, nothing stands out. Speed control / acceleration leads with 16, with the electrical system (16) and the powertrain (14) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Maserati Ghibli owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

Maserati Ghibli owners on r/Maserati love the styling, the engine sound and the way it drives, and several 2016 to 2019 cars have passed 60,000 miles with only routine service. Most agree that 2018 and newer cars sorted out many early faults, while 2014 to 2016 models draw the most warnings. The recurring complaints are dealer prices, costly parts, shops that lack factory repair data, steep depreciation and an interior built with shared Chrysler parts.

Pros

  • A 2017 owner past 60,000 miles and a 2018 owner at 60,000 miles needed nothing beyond regular upkeep, and a UK owner with full service history is at 126,000 miles without trouble
  • Owners say 2018 and newer cars fixed most early faults, and one owner's Maserati mechanic suggests buying 2019 or later
  • Owners of 2016 to 2021 cars call it fun in sport mode with an exhaust note they still enjoy, and a 2016 SQ4 bought at 35,000 miles reached 75,000 with no problems
  • Owners who use independent shops pay about $150 for an oil change versus $600 or more at the dealer

Cons

  • A 2015 SQ4 owner has spent over $30,000 on repairs in seven years and 53,000 miles, including $10,045 for solenoids and a $4,000 power steering pump
  • A 2016 owner who serviced it only at the dealer averaged about $5,000 a year over four years, partly because local mechanics would not touch it
  • Maserati does not release repair manuals or wiring diagrams, so independent shops struggle, and a genuine AC compressor costs about $1,800
  • A mechanic's 2016 SQ4 at 120,000 km lost its engine to metal debris, a 2017 SQ4 at 44,000 miles needs turbo work, and resale values fall fast

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

Ghibli complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Ghibli version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

80complaints, 2014–2024
9mention a crash
3mention a fire
5injuries reported
Most complaints: 2015 (25), 2017 (21), 2014 (19)
19’1425’1521’17’20

2015 · 25 complaints

Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 1

Vehicle speed control7
Electrical system5
Fuel/propulsion system3
Service brakes3
Wheels3

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Ghibli CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 35 Ghibli versions for model years 2014–2024. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 436 g/mi (2024). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Ghibli2014–2024

16–20 mpg · CO₂ 436–560 g/mi

2024
20combined MPG
436CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$4,100EPA yearly fuel cost
3/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV125 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2024: Ghibli GT · Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo — 20 MPG · 436 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
350400450500550201520202014 · Gas: 4822015 · Gas: 4822016 · Gas: 4602017 · Gas: 4602018 · Gas: 4602019 · Gas: 4602020 · Gas: 4602021 · Gas: 4462022 · Gas: 4362023 · Gas: 4362024 · Gas: 436
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Ghibli vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2014–2024. NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Ghibli, against 77 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 34 for the BMW 5 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Maserati Ghibli

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
18
NHTSA owner complaints
80
EPA combined mpg
16–20
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 3.8 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Speed control / acceleration 16
  2. Electrical system 16
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 14

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
77
NHTSA owner complaints
853
EPA combined mpg
17–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.5 L · 8-cyl 4.0, 4.7, 5.5 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid, mild hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 139
  2. Air bags 125
  3. Engine and cooling 120

BMW 5 Series

Model years 2014–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
34
NHTSA owner complaints
612
EPA combined mpg
18–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 222
  2. Electrical system 168
  3. Air bags 96

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Maserati Ghibli VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Ghibli

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Black Maserati Ghibli (third generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Ghibli carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a firewall stamp in the engine bay. A trunk lid label provides a fourth reference.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Maserati Ghibli VIN questions

Which Maserati Ghibli model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2015 leads with 25, ahead of the 2017 (21) and 2014 (19). Those first two alone make up 58% of the 80 Ghibli complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Maserati Ghibli had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 18 vehicle campaigns for model years 2014–2024, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Maserati Ghibli recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 14V-654, 17V-046, 18V-831, 17V-834, 21V-872 and 24V-269. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Maserati Ghibli get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2014–2024 Ghibli at 16–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Maserati Ghibli compare with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series on recalls?

For 2014–2024 models the Ghibli has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 77, the BMW 5 Series 34. Complaints run 80, 853 and 612 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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