Should I buy a 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

EGR module failure and intake contamination

Engine light, flat acceleration, uneven idle, extra smoke under load or a reduced-power feel.

How to check

Warm the car fully, then accelerate from low revs in a higher gear and repeat a few stop-start pullaways.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

2Low Likelihood

DPF loading and failed regenerations

Engine or emissions warning light, fan running after shutdown, rising fuel use, sluggish response or limp mode.

How to check

Drive until fully warm, then hold a steady cruise and follow with a few gentle accelerations.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

3Low Likelihood

Automatic gearbox shunt or hesitation

Jerky creep, delayed engagement, a thump on take-up or rough low-speed shifts when warm.

How to check

Creep in traffic, then do several gentle pullaways and a few slow rolling accelerations once warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 11.8% (27 failed / 229 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.0% (116 failed / 894 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.7% (129 failed / 772 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 14.5% (47 failed / 324 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 15.5% (18 failed / 116 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 13.6% (6 failed / 44 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 14.3% (1 failed / 7 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 Diesel Automatic

Maserati Ghibli buying questions

Is a 2017 Maserati Ghibli worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Maserati Ghibli (2017)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Maserati Ghibli?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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