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#BS-2008-MASQUA-1B93

2008 Maserati Quattroporte

Based on reports from 6 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
75
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
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: Engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine3 (50%)
Suspension2 (33%)
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift1 (17%)

2008 Maserati Quattroporte: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift Issues

Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift-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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09V001000Feb 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.

13V196000Jun 2013

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Maserati Quattroporte is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

6

Class avg

218

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large 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. 6 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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2008 Maserati Quattroporte: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is related to the engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte reliable?
The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
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