2011 Maserati Quattroporte

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 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
Automatic/Executive GT/Sport GT
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
15 combined · 12 city / 20 hwy
Length
198.8 in
Curb weight
4,376 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 20% below the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is a large car offered with 2 engines (4.2L 8-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,376 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 20 highway), 20% worse than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 Quattroporte — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 Quattroporte →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Automatic/Executive GT/Sport GT198.8 in74.4 in56.7 in120.1 in62.2 / 61.4 in4,376 lb47/53

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
Quattroporte4.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive12 / 20 / 15-20%$5,500592
Quattroporte4.7L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 14-26%$5,850635
Spend $15,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.8 MPG2011 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.

Similar 2011 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Maserati Quattroporte (this car)15 MPGNot rated0
2011 BMW 5 Series25 MPGNot rated5
2011 Audi A624 MPGNot rated3
2011 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated0
2011 Jaguar XJ19 MPGNot rated3
2011 Lexus GS23 MPGNot rated3
2011 Porsche Panamera21 MPGNot rated6

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

2Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
4,800 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/11: 120/01: 115/1120/01max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2011 Maserati Quattroporte buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 4,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  4. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 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
2017 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated61
2016 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated40
2015 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated65
2014 Quattroporte18206.7 inNot rated810
2013 Quattroporte14198.8 inNot rated00

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