2016 Maserati Quattroporte

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 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
S Q4/Gts
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.8L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
18 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
Length
207.1 in
Curb weight
4,495 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 15% below the 2016 large car average of 21.2 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 10 similar 2016 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2016 Maserati Quattroporte is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 3.8L 8-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 207 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,495 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 15% worse than the 2016 large car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.

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

It has 4 recall campaigns on file.

What changed for 2016

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2015 Quattroporte — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2015; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2015 Quattroporte →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
S Q4/Gts207.1 in76.8 in58.3 in124.8 in64.2 / 65 in4,495 lb50/50

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
Quattroporte SQ4 V63.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-15%$4,550485
Quattroporte S3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-15%$4,550482
Quattroporte GTS3.8L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-20%$4,850517
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $10,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.2 MPG2016 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte.

Similar 2016 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2016 Maserati Quattroporte (this car)18 MPGNot rated4
2016 BMW 7 Series24 MPGNot rated0
2016 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated0
2016 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated2
2016 Porsche Panamera25 MPGNot rated4
2016 Audi RS 718 MPGNot rated3
2016 Cadillac CT625 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (4)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Sep 29, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V610000 · 439 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Quattroporte GTS vehicles equipped with a V8 3.8 liter engine. A resistor in the low pressure fuel pump resistor may fail, causing a loss of engine power or a stall.
Risk
A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump resistor cable assembly, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed 11/28/2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 359.
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust · Jan 20, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V046000 · 39,381 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Suspension › Rear · May 2, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V264000 · 26,464 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
Equipment › Accessory › Floor Mat · Mar 1, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V122000 · 28,235 vehicles

Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Risk
If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: These vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2016 Maserati Quattroporte is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2016 Maserati Quattroporte buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 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
2015 Quattroporte18207.1 inNot rated65
2014 Quattroporte18206.7 inNot rated810
2013 Quattroporte14198.8 inNot rated00
2012 Quattroporte15198.8 inNot rated11

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