2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls and problems
The 2008 Maserati Granturismo has 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Maserati dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2008 Maserati Granturismo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls
Recall 13V-196: Suspension
Problem: 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: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 12V-024: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. Due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (Both tail and brake) may fail.
Risk: Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on february 29, 2012. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Recall 09V-001: Suspension
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 07V-550: Air Bags
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system. A malfunction can occur in the supplemental restraint system (Srs) electronic control unit (Ecu) software when the battery is not fully charged.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger side air bag and passenger seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will replace the SRS ECU units as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been corrected.
2008 Maserati Granturismo problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,250 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Maserati Granturismo have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo: 13V-196 (suspension), 12V-024 (exterior lighting), 09V-001 (suspension), 07V-550 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?
Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,250 miles.
Are Maserati recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Maserati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.