The Maserati Ghibli is a midsize car built from 2014 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Italy — 100% of those on record. Between 1971 and 2025 it grew 38 cm longer and gained 222 kg. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Ghibli is
The Maserati Ghibli is a midsize car that Maserati built from 2014 to 2026 — 13 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2014. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest sibling in the Maserati range: 228.
Where the Ghibli is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 78 Ghiblis on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | ZAM | 2014-2020 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Maserati VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Ghibli belongs to. What every character in a Ghibli VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Maserati Ghibli adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Ghibli generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Ghibli's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Ghibli that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 459 cm | 255 cm | 1588 kg | - | - |
| 2014-2025 | 497 cm | 300 cm | 1810 kg | +38 cm | +222 kg |
Between 1971 and 2025 the Ghibli gained 38 cm in length (+8.3%) and 222 kg in weight (+14.0%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Ghibli that is 222 kg against 38 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Maserati Ghibli tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Ghibli owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Maserati Ghibli have? Power & range
The Maserati Ghibli is offered with 2 powertrains — 3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Maserati Ghibli, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Premium |
| V8 | 3.8L · 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Ghibli by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Maserati Ghibli. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Ghibli | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 35 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 79 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $3,479/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 220 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Maserati Ghibli?
The Ghibli is a midsize car, built from 2014 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Maserati Ghibli made?
Across 78 cars in our records the split is: Italy (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Ghibli have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2014. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Ghibli grew 38 cm longer and gained 222 kg.
What is the Maserati Ghibli warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Ghibli reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Ghibli?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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