2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO

4 recalls — 1 complaints — 22 TSBs

13V196000 May 13, 2013
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
7,438 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
12V024000 Jan 25, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
TAIL AND/OR BRAKE LAMP FAILURE COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VEHICLE VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
1,768 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
09V001000 Jan 6, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
7,912 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
07V550000 Dec 4, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
56 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Jun 4, 2019
Incident date: Jun 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERRARI OF LONG ISLAND (65 S SERVICE RD SUITE A, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803, (516) 665-1665), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHI... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 13.0 19.0 15.0 Premium $5,450

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 MASERATI GRANTURISMO

22 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL12
020000 SUSPENSION1
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
MAS004104 Mar 26, 2024
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Rapid Update 658 669 684 GranTurismo with new part numbers with the newly introduced aluminum-type design shock absorbers
MAS004104 Mar 26, 2024
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Rapid Update 658 669 684 GranTurismo with new part numbers with the newly introduced aluminum-type design shock absorbers
MAS003821 Feb 23, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Information.
MAS002929 Feb 21, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Daignostic Sheet.
MAS003792 Feb 19, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Information.
MAS003928 Feb 19, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Circular Letter.
MAS003929 Feb 19, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Circular Letter.
MAS003793 Feb 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Circular Letter.
MAS003774 Feb 14, 2024
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Technical Information
MAS003891 Feb 8, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Information.
MAS003904 Feb 7, 2024
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Technical Information.
MAS003844 Feb 1, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Diagnostic Sheet.
MAS003895 Feb 1, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Information.
MAS002859 Jan 31, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor.
MAS002859 Jan 31, 2022
163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor.
MAS002067 Dec 11, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Technical Bulletin- Brake Rotor Aesthetics
MTB-200917G Aug 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical bulletin on updated process for engine variator noise issues
MAS001338 Sep 21, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New guidelines for use of Blue-On-Line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization.
MAS001361 Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance.
MAS001319 Sep 6, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Notification of changes to the online documentation sites TechInt and TechDoc.
MTB-153 May 24, 2013
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
MASERATI: NEW PROCEDURE TO AVOID THE UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR HUB HOLDER. HELI-COIL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ATTACHED IN THE BULLETIN. *KB
MTB-201021 Jan 5, 2011
020000 SUSPENSION
MASERATI: TORQUE SPECS REMINDER. *RM

MASERATI GRANTURISMO — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MASERATI GRANTURISMO across all model years (2008–2025).

21 Total Recalls
17 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MASERATI GRANTURISMO — Year by Year

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2008 (current) 4 1

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