MASERATI GHIBLI · model year

2016 MASERATI GHIBLI

6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 4 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2016MASERATIGHIBLI carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2016 GHIBLI is power train with 2 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and service brakes (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2016 GHIBLI. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

6 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 - Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: Not Rated/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1

Recalls (4)

16V84000021/11/2016

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, th

17V04600020/01/2017

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

16V26400002/05/2016

SUSPENSION:REAR

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.

16V12200001/03/2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the acc

Recent Complaints

20230105BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while reversing after the winter storm, the backup camera no longer displayed an image and was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V839000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.

Mileage: 52,800

20220727POWER TRAIN

I have only 40k in my car and the dealer doesn’t want acceso the recall for the rear diff because is close

20210912VISIBILITY/WIPER

Sun visor becomes lose and drops itself while driving completely obstructing drivers view of the road and creates chances of a fatal accident. Sun visor had a similar malfunction earlier and was replaced under warranty. The issues seems to be with poor design of the component.

20210708POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2016 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 mph, merging onto the interstate, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Mileage: 38,000

20191028SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED TEXAS AUTO NORTH (111655 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77060, (832) 328-0700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,277.

Mileage: 29,277

20160815CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS ENTERING HOLLYWOOD CASINO TO VALET MY CAR , I APPROACHED THE VALET MAN AND HE TOLD ME TO HOLD OFF A MINUTE BEFORE HE COULD GET TO MY CAR THEN A FEW MINS LATER HE WAVED ME TO DRIVE UP AND MY CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A TORPEDO , THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND TOOK OFF AND I COULDN'T STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY THE TO THE FLOOR ON THE BRAKE , I SMASHED INTO A CAR IN FRONT OF ME ABOUT 30 FEET AHEAD AND THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR , THERE IS A VIDEO OF THIS THAT WILL ONLY BE RELEASED TO INSURANCE COMPANIES OR OTHER AGENCIES, I WAS SO FRIGHTENED BY THIS THAT I WAS IN SHOCK FOR SEVERAL HOURS DIDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED LIKE THAT , I HAVE WITNESSES THAT WERE THERE WHICH WERE THE VALET GUYS AND A SECURITY OFFICER , ITS ALL ON CAMERA VERY SCARY SITUATION , IF ANOTHER CAR WASN'T THERE TO STOP ME I MIGHT OF BEEN DEAD . THE SECURITY WROTE UP A REPORT , IT CAN BE GOTTEN FROM OFC [XXX] AT [XXX] OR THE COMPLIANCE DEPT HIS NAME IS [XXX] , THERE S A RECALL ON T

Mileage: 3,900

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NHTSA Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI have?
The 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI?
The 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI?
Yes, the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is TIRES:SIDEWALL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI?
The most-complained component for the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI is POWER TRAIN with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2016 MASERATI GHIBLI; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.