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2009 Maserati GranturismoRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2009 Maserati Granturismo. Most complaints involve exterior lighting (1) and electrical system (1). The EPA rates it 15 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
15mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jan 2012
Owner complaints
2
Top: exterior lighting
Fuel cost / yr
$5,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Free remedy

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.

Exterior lightingReported Jan 25, 2012NHTSA 12V024000

Steering: tie rod assembly

Free remedy

MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GRANTURISMO AND QUATTROPORTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. THE REAR SUSPENSION LEFT-SIDE AND RIGHT-SIDE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TOE-IN TIE- RODS MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.

SteeringReported Aug 5, 2011NHTSA 11V406000

Electrical system: instrument cluster

Free remedy

MASERATI IS RECALLING 824 MY 2009 GRANTURISMO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL FRONT PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WHICH AFFECTS THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER'S ABILITY TO ACTIVATE, THEREBY NOT PROPERLY WARNING WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT ENGAGED.

Electrical systemReported Mar 24, 2009NHTSA 09V092000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

2 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2010 – May 2017
  1. Exterior lighting1
  2. Electrical system1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Granturismo model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20081
20092
20101
20121
20132
20141
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Exterior lighting

1 report
“TAILLIGHTS WERE PART OF MASERATI RECALL 198. A RECALL LETTER WAS SENT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER BUT NO SERVICE WAS EVER PERFORMED. A VIN SEARCH ON MASERATIUSA.COM REVEALS A DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF THIS RECALL LETTER INDICATING LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2010 ARE FAULTY. MINE WERE MANUFACTURED IN 2008 AND DESPITE THIS EVIDENCE MASERATI HAS DECLINED SERVICE. I AM ASKING FOR HELP IN GETTING MASERATI TO REPLACE THE TAILLIGHTS, WHICH TURN OFF SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING. IT'S ALSO WORTH NOTING THAT WHEN I RAN THIS VIN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE IT SHOWED THE SAME RECALL. UNFOR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 1, 2017Exterior lightingODI 10981737

Electrical system

1 report
“CAR LOSES MOST OF IT'S POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. CAR STOPS ACCELERATING AND DASHBOARD ERROR LIGHTS DISPLAYED ARE "CHECK ENGINE", "ASR FAILURE GO TO DEALER", "CHECK SUSPENSION", "MSP FAILURE GO TO DEALER". CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN 4 TIMES WITH A LOSS OF POWER AND STATED ERROR WARNINGS, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP ALL 4 TIMES. CAR PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2010. CAR BREAK DOWN # 1 IN MARCH 2010, BREAKDOWN # 2 JUNE 2010, BREAKDOWN #3 JULY 2010, AND BREAKDOWN #4 IN OCTOBER 2010. ENTIRE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS REPLACED UPON BREAKDOWN #3, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AS IT BROKE DOWN FOR A 4TH TIME WITH SAME INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNINGS AS FIRST 3 TIMES. CAR REMAINS AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 18, 2010Electrical systemODI 10366734
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
GranTurismo
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
121915$5,000592
  • GranTurismo
    Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L
    12 city · 19 hwy · $5,000/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Maserati Granturismo as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 13, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2009 Granturismo questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Maserati Granturismo have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 13, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2009 Maserati Granturismo problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are exterior lighting (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2009 Maserati Granturismo get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Maserati Granturismo at 15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 13, 2026