Total Complaints
4 filings
MASERATI GHIBLI · model year
2018 MASERATI GHIBLI
4 NHTSA complaints, and 2 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 2018MASERATIGHIBLI carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 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 2018 GHIBLI is tires with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and suspension (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 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 2018 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.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (2)
18V34700025/05/2018
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
17V83400021/12/2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that may leak fuel at the connections.
Recent Complaints
20190924TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PO TIRES, SIZE: 245/40ZR20 (NA), DOT NUMBER: XBT0N663 FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND SIZE :285/35ZR20, DOT NUMBER: XBT0N662 FOR THE REAR TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF NEWPORT BEACH (1100 WEST COAST HWY, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663, (949) 612-2014) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE 7,800 THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 7,800
20190924SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PO TIRES, SIZE: 245/40ZR20 (NA), DOT NUMBER: XBT0N663 FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND SIZE :285/35ZR20, DOT NUMBER: XBT0N662 FOR THE REAR TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF NEWPORT BEACH (1100 WEST COAST HWY, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663, (949) 612-2014) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE 7,800 THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 7,800
20190924SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PO TIRES, SIZE: 245/40ZR20 (NA), DOT NUMBER: XBT0N663 FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND SIZE :285/35ZR20, DOT NUMBER: XBT0N662 FOR THE REAR TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF NEWPORT BEACH (1100 WEST COAST HWY, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663, (949) 612-2014) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE 7,800 THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 7,800
20190924WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PO TIRES, SIZE: 245/40ZR20 (NA), DOT NUMBER: XBT0N663 FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND SIZE :285/35ZR20, DOT NUMBER: XBT0N662 FOR THE REAR TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF NEWPORT BEACH (1100 WEST COAST HWY, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663, (949) 612-2014) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE 7,800 THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mileage: 7,800
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI have?▼
The 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI?▼
The 2018 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 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI?▼
Yes, the 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI is TIRES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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.
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