Should I buy a 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 Petrol 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

Front suspension ball-joint fastener loosening (recall campaign)

Metallic knocking/clunking over bumps, steering vibration, wandering/poor straight-line stability, uneven tyre wear.

How to check

Have a Maserati specialist check recall completion status and inspect/torque-check the relevant suspension fasteners.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

2Moderate Likelihood

Cam variator (VVT) wear causing cold-start rattle

Loud rattle on cold start (often a few seconds), sometimes more noticeable after the car has sat; may gradually worsen.

How to check

Confirm true variator noise vs ancillaries.

Estimated Repair Cost

£4,500

3Moderate Likelihood

Adaptive damper (Skyhook) and suspension wear (dampers/springs/drop links)

Knocking over bumps, harsh or floaty ride, uneven tyre wear, suspension warning message (if adaptive system faults).

How to check

Look for these signs: Knocking over bumps, harsh or floaty ride, uneven tyre wear, suspension warning message (if adaptive system faults).

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 10.6% (30 failed / 282 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 17.7% (160 failed / 904 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 23.7% (204 failed / 860 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 23.9% (157 failed / 658 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 27.8% (79 failed / 284 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 25.7% (18 failed / 70 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 3 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 16.7% (1 failed / 6 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2006 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 Petrol Automatic

Maserati Quattroporte buying questions

Is a 2006 Maserati Quattroporte worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Maserati Quattroporte (2006)?

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 Quattroporte?

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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