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US recalls (2)
Suspension: rear
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Suspension: front, control arm
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Steering
2013-05-13 · campaign 2013-163 · 376 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension tie rods (for alignment toe adjustment) may corrode and fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear suspension tie rods and perform a wheel alignment.
Suspension
2009-01-19 · campaign 2009-016 · 340 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the front and rear suspension upper and lower ball joint nuts may have been incorrectly torqued during vehicle assembly. This could allow the nuts to loosen, which may result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will verify tightening torque of the ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms, ball joints and hub carriers.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (1 fires reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Maserati Quattroporte version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Quattroporte 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
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