AI Damage1989 Chrysler Maserati: common problems
Owners of the 1989 Chrysler Maserati filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 40% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The a/c compressor leaked and was replaced. The radiator fan motor was replaced.
Both brake lines crossing from right to left are rusted and leaking brake fluid causing front brake to fail and pedal to go to the floor.
The opera windows in the convertible top concentrate the sunlight and burn the carpet which could cause a fire.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Maserati has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chrysler Maserati?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (40%), brake failure (20%), A/C or heater (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1989 Chrysler Maserati?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1989 Chrysler Maserati from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1989 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.