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#BS-2018-MASGHI-153C

2018 Maserati Ghibli

Based on reports from 4 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

110

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

2 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires2 (50%)

Brakes1 (25%)

Suspension1 (25%)

2018 Maserati Ghibli: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V834000Feb 2018

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.

18V347000Jun 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Maserati Ghibli is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Maserati Ghibli vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

143

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Maserati Ghibli: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Maserati Ghibli?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Maserati Ghibli is related to the wheels & tires, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2018 Maserati Ghibli reliable?

The 2018 Maserati Ghibli has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2018 Maserati Ghibli problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2018 Maserati Ghibli have any recalls?

Yes, the 2018 Maserati Ghibli has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Maserati Ghibli problems start?

Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 7,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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