2020 Maserati GHIBLI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Maserati GHIBLI has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: while driving around 45mph i began to smell a burning scent. this intensified and smoke began to enter the cabin of the car. i pulled over and called 911. after opening the hood the fire department extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment just forward of the driver steering wheel area.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints

40%

• While driving around 45mph I began to smell a burning scent. This intensified and smoke began to enter the cabin of the car. I pulled over and called 911. After opening the hood the fire department extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment just forward of the driver steering wheel area.
• While driving my 2020 Maserati Ghibli on a busy street, the engine suddenly seized without warning. The vehicle abruptly lost power, and I had to maneuver to the side of the road while traffic was flowing around me. Fortunately, I was able to avoid a collision, but the situation posed a serious risk

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“While driving around 45mph I began to smell a burning scent. This intensified and smoke began to enter the cabin of the car. I pulled over and called 911. After opening the hood the fire department extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment just forward of the driver steering wheel area.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

20%

• The contact owns a 2020 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver’s side sun visor independently lowered, covering a large section of the driver’s side windshield. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a loc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2020 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver’s side sun visor independently lowered, covering a large section of the driver’s side windshield. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a loc”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

20%

• The back up camera does not work . It is having the same issues in the current recall for newer models. It works very intermittently. Maybe works one out of 10 - 15 times.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The back up camera does not work . It is having the same issues in the current recall for newer models. It works very intermittently. Maybe works one out of 10 - 15 times.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

20%

• The back up camera does not work in my car. It works on occasion, very rare occasion. There is an active recall for this same issue with the manufacturer but according to my VIN it’s not included but I’m having same issues as the other cars are having.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The back up camera does not work in my car. It works on occasion, very rare occasion. There is an active recall for this same issue with the manufacturer but according to my VIN it’s not included but I’m having same issues as the other cars are having.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: While driving around 45mph I began to smell a burning scent. This intensified and smoke began to enter the cabin of the car. I pulled over and called 911. After opening the hood the fire department extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment just forward of the driver steering wheel area.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: The contact owns a 2020 Maserati Ghibli. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver’s side sun visor independently lowered, covering a large section of the driver’s side windshield. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a loc
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The back up camera does not work . It is having the same issues in the current recall for newer models. It works very intermittently. Maybe works one out of 10 - 15 times.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The back up camera does not work in my car. It works on occasion, very rare occasion. There is an active recall for this same issue with the manufacturer but according to my VIN it’s not included but I’m having same issues as the other cars are having.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)