EGR cooler crack (recall in some markets)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Coolant loss with no visible leak, smell of coolant, white smoke
Fix: Check with the VIN whether a recall applies; replace the EGR cooler
€600–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Diesel · 2,987 cm³ · 140–202 kW
2
model generations
2
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 2 model generations, among them: Maserati Ghibli (M157), Maserati Levante.
The most expensive known risk is EGR cooler crack (recall in some markets): it usually appears at 60,000–160,000 km and costs €600–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,987 cm³ |
| Power | 140–202 kW |
| Years | 2011–2023 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 (Fiat 9.55535-S3) · ~7.7 L · every 15,000 km |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
DPF / EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Maserati Ghibli (M157) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Common questions
Does the 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 (Fiat 9.55535-S3) · ~7.7 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR cooler crack (recall in some markets) (60,000–160,000 km, €600–1,500); DPF / EGR clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500).
Which cars have the 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) engine?
Maserati Ghibli (M157), Maserati Levante.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026