Model year guide

2008 Maserati GranTurismo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Maserati GranTurismo at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints1
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$42,457

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo recalls 4

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights NHTSA Campaign #12V024000 · 25/01/2012

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.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #13V196000 · 13/05/2013

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.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint NHTSA Campaign #09V001000 · 06/01/2009

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #07V550000 · 04/12/2007

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo worth?

Low
$33,750
Typical price
$42,457
High
$48,500

From 7 comparable 2008 Maserati GranTurismo listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl

2008 Maserati GranTurismo vehicles on record

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2008 Maserati GranTurismo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo get?

The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo worth?

Comparable 2008 Maserati GranTurismo listings run roughly $33,750–$48,500, typically around $42,457 (from 7 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.