Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2004–2012 Maserati Quattroporte. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Metallic knocking/clunking over bumps, steering vibration, wandering/poor straight-line stability, uneven tyre wear.
Have a Maserati specialist check recall completion status and inspect/torque-check the relevant suspension fasteners.
£650
Loud rattle on cold start (often a few seconds), sometimes more noticeable after the car has sat; may gradually worsen.
Confirm true variator noise vs ancillaries.
£4,500
Knocking over bumps, harsh or floaty ride, uneven tyre wear, suspension warning message (if adaptive system faults).
Look for these signs: Knocking over bumps, harsh or floaty ride, uneven tyre wear, suspension warning message (if adaptive system faults).
£2,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2004–2012 Maserati Quattroporte, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
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.
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.
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.
Or enter the vehicle manually