2017 Maserati Quattroporte

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Maserati Quattroporte
Pictured: 2015 Maserati Quattroporte DV6 Automatic 3.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
Gts 4dr Sedan, S Q4 4dr Sedan
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.8L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
18 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
Length
207.1 in
Curb weight
4,189–4,233 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 18 MPG combined, 20% below the 2017 large car average of 22.4 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 11 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 3.8L 8-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 207 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,189 lb (Gts 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 20% worse than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 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 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2017

  • Lightest version 306 lb lighter

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Quattroporte →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Gts 4dr Sedan207.1 in76.8 in58.3 in124.8 in64.2 / 65 in4,189 lb50/50
S Q4 4dr Sedan207.1 in76.8 in58.3 in124.8 in64.2 / 65 in4,233 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
Quattroporte SQ4 V63.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-20%$4,550485
Quattroporte S3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-20%$4,550482
Quattroporte GTS3.8L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-24%$4,850517
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $10,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.4 MPG2017 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte.

Similar 2017 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Maserati Quattroporte (this car)18 MPGNot rated6
2017 Lexus LS19 MPGNot rated0
2017 Lincoln Continental21 MPGNot rated4
2017 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated3
2017 Porsche Panamera24 MPGNot rated6
2017 Audi A822 MPGNot rated3
2017 Audi RS 718 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (6)

Electrical System › Software · Mar 14, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V173000 · 9,044 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.
Risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Sep 29, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V610000 · 439 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with a V8 3.8 liter engine. A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump resistor may fail, causing a loss of engine power or a stall.
Risk
A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump resistor cable assembly, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed 11/28/2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 359.
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.
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit · Nov 28, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V856000 · 326 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.
Risk
A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.
Tires › Sidewall · Nov 21, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V840000 · 1,861 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
Risk
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
Back Over Prevention › Camera System · Nov 18, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V839000 · 7,481 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
Risk
If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Maserati Quattroporte is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
8,500 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2017 Maserati Quattroporte buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 8,500 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Quattroporte years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2024 Quattroporte20207.1 inNot rated10
2023 Quattroporte20207.1 inNot rated11
2022 Quattroporte19207.1 inNot rated20
2021 Quattroporte19207.1 inNot rated53
2020 Quattroporte19207.1 inNot rated00
2019 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated00
2018 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated21
2016 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated40
2015 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated65
2014 Quattroporte18206.7 inNot rated810
2013 Quattroporte14198.8 inNot rated00
2012 Quattroporte15198.8 inNot rated11

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