Maserati · Granturismo · 2008
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The 2008 Maserati Granturismo has 4 recalls and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2008 Maserati Granturismo page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 1 reported complaint.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
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 I...
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The 2008 Maserati Granturismo has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo are air bags (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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