The 2014 draws 1.9 complaints per run and the 2016 1, a 1.9-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 3 years of age, so 57% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Electrical System, with 16 complaints, typically at 3.2 years.
Maserati Ghibli years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | yes | |
| 2017 | 21 | 17 | yes | |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | yes | |
| 2015 | 24 | 16 | yes | |
| 2014 | 19 | 10 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2014 Ghibli asks a median $13,500, against $13,900 for a 2015, the next model year: about the same, so the price shows no discount for its complaint record.
Among the 5 Maserati Ghibli years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2014, 2015, 2020; the three worth hunting are 2016, 2017, 2020.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 5.1% | covered | |
| 1 year | 25.3% | covered | |
| 2 years | 43% | covered | |
| 3 years | 54.4% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 64.6% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 82.3% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 86.1% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 89.9% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 93.7% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 43% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 57% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 33% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Maserati Ghibli, the early trouble is Electrical System and Vehicle Speed Control — reported at around 3.2 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3.2 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3.6 yrs | 3 | — | |
| Power Train | 3.3 yrs | 2 | 1 | |
| Engine | 2.9 yrs | — | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2.3 yrs | 2 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 3.1 yrs | 3 | 1 | |
| Wheels | 2.4 yrs | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 yrs | 2 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Ghibli's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Camry draws 5.65, the Honda Accord 4.02 and the Dodge Challenger 3.27, against 1.39 for the Ghibli. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Ghibli | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 161 | 1983–2026 | |
| Honda Accord | 415 | 1981–2026 | |
| Dodge Challenger | 77 | 1981–2026 | |
| Toyota Prius | 109 | 2001–2026 | |
| Hyundai Elantra | 117 | 1992–2026 | |
| Nissan Altima | 148 | 1993–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Maserati Ghibli reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.39 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which Ghibli years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2014, 2015, 2020. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2016, 2017, 2020. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do Ghibli problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 3 years of age. The most reported system is Electrical System, typically at 3.2 years, followed by Vehicle Speed Control.
Will the warranty cover Ghibli problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 43% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 33% of the complaints here.
Is the Ghibli more reliable than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: 1.39 complaints per production run for the Ghibli against 5.65 for the Toyota Camry.
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