Total Complaints
4 filings
MASERATI QUATTROPORTES · model year
2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES
4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005MASERATIQUATTROPORTES carries 4 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, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 QUATTROPORTES is steering:column with 1 filings, followed by steering: steering wheel/handle bar (1) and structure (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2005 QUATTROPORTES. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (3)
04V51700028/10/2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS OF THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY ACCIDENTALLY SHORT CIRCUIT AND OPEN THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH OF THE DOOR.
05V01900024/01/2005
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A NON-FUNCTIONING BUTTON WITH THE WORDS "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" ETCHED INTO IT. THIS BUTTON IS LOCATED, ALONG WITH AN LED LIGHT, ON A CONSOLE ADJACENT TO THE SUN ROOF. THIS NON-FUNCTIONING BUTTON DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG, NOR IS THE LED LIGHT
09V00100006/01/2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Recent Complaints
20100109POWER TRAIN
INCIDENT: 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. ENGINE DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON FREEWAY RENDERING CAR INOPERABLE. LACK OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ALMOST CAUSED MAJOR ACCIDENT. FAULT: FAILURE OF F1 HYDRAULIC PUMP WHICH CONTROLS TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE OF THIS PUMP IS A KNOWN ISSUE (HTTP://WWW.MASERATILIFE.COM/FORUMS/) FIRST PUMP REPLACED AT 7,000 MILES AFTER FIRST FAILURE UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. THIS PUMP FAILED AT 13,000 MILES, I.E. 6,000 MILES AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED BY OWNER AT HIS EXPENSE. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING. *TR
Mileage: 13,100
20081215CrashSTRUCTURE
SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH OF UNKNOWN CAUSE. *TR
Mileage: 24,000
20060622STEERING:COLUMN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION THE STEERING COLUMN WAS OBSERVED TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BOTH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 7/7/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 6,000
20060622STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION THE STEERING COLUMN WAS OBSERVED TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BOTH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 7/7/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 6,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES have?▼
The 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES?▼
Yes, the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES is STEERING:COLUMN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR and STRUCTURE.
Is the 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. 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 as of 2025. 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.
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