AI Damage2011 Maserati Quattroporte: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
It is causing a loud ticking noise with decreased performance. Maserati is well aware of this defect but the dealer wants me to pay $6500 to fix it.
Battery negative terminal became disconnected while driving. Car lost all electrical functions. Could not remove key from ignition; could not open trunk to access battery; could not turn on hazard lights; could not access flare or reflector; internet search seems to indicate this is a common problem due to a design…
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Quattroporte has 3 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
- Quattroporte 20056 sources
- Quattroporte 20063 sources
- Quattroporte 20074 sources
- Quattroporte 20086 sources
- Quattroporte 20096 sources
- Quattroporte 20149 sources
- Quattroporte 20156 sources
- Quattroporte 201683 sources
- Quattroporte 201788 sources
- Quattroporte 201890 sources
- Quattroporte 201986 sources
- Quattroporte 202090 sources
- Quattroporte 2021115 sources
- Quattroporte 2022111 sources
- Quattroporte 202385 sources
- Quattroporte 202480 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte?
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 2011 Maserati Quattroporte 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.
Read also
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.