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2015 Maserati Ghibli

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Maserati Ghibli
Pictured: 2018 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso Diesel 3.0 facelift Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Body styles
S Q4
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
19 combined · 16 city / 25 hwy
Length
195.7 in
Curb weight
3,990 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 26% below the 2015 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 31 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Maserati Ghibli is a midsize car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 196 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,990 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway), 26% worse than the 2015 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Ghibli — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Ghibli →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
S Q4195.7 in76.8 in57.5 in118.1 in64.6 / 65 in3,990 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Ghibli V63.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-26%$4,350482
Ghibli V6 SQ43.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive15 / 25 / 18-30%$4,550488
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.7 MPG2015 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli.

Similar 2015 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Maserati Ghibli (this car)19 MPGNot rated6
2015 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2015 Audi A426 MPGNot rated4
2015 Audi A629 MPG★★★★★4
2015 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated1
2015 Tesla Model S270 miNot rated9

Recalls (6)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Nov 26, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V831000 · 6,334 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 378. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-045.
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust · Jan 20, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V046000 · 39,381 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing · Sep 8, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V649000 · 7 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.
Risk
Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310.
Suspension › Rear · May 2, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V264000 · 26,464 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
Equipment › Accessory › Floor Mat · Mar 1, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V122000 · 28,235 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Risk
If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Oct 17, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V654000 · 139 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.
Risk
The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 256.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Maserati Ghibli is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

25Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
15,100 miTypical mileage at failure
Vehicle Speed Control5
Electrical System4
Wheels3
Service Brakes3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Seats2
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal2
Unknown Or Other2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/03: 115/07: 116/03: 116/06: 116/07: 216/10: 116/11: 117/09: 118/02: 118/05: 118/07: 119/03: 119/05: 119/07: 119/08: 219/09: 119/11: 120/05: 120/11: 123/06: 125/05: 125/09: 126/09: 115/0316/0616/1118/0519/0519/0920/1125/09max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Maserati Ghibli buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Vehicle Speed Control — 5 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  3. Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Wheels — 3 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 15,100 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Maserati Ghibli. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Ghibli years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2024 Ghibli20195.7 inNot rated10
2023 Ghibli20195.7 inNot rated10
2022 Ghibli20195.7 inNot rated20
2021 Ghibli20195.7 inNot rated50
2020 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated05
2019 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated02
2018 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated21
2017 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated521
2016 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated47
2014 Ghibli19195.7 inNot rated619

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Maserati. How we calculate this →