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
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Maserati Ghibli (M157)
2013–2023
1
engines covered
3
known faults
3,469
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Maserati Ghibli (M157) was built from 2013 to 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
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.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (9.8 %), lights, wipers and visibility (4.7 %), brakes (2.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 (Fiat 9.55535-S3) · ~7.7 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee)
DPF / EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| 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 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| 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 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 3,469 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.1 % | 2.5 % | 3.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 1.8 % | 1.8 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 7.4 % | 9.8 % | 10.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.2 % | 4.7 % | 6.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 2.3 % | 2.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 17,623, of which 1 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee)3.0 (2,987 cm³) · 202 kW (275 hp) · Diesel | 38.6 % | 2013–2021 | 189 g/km | 7.4 L |
| 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee)3.0 (2,987 cm³) · Diesel | 18.2 % | 2014–2020 | 182 g/km | — |
| 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee)3.0 (2,987 cm³) · 184 kW (250 hp) · Diesel | 17.8 % | 2013–2021 | 194 g/km | 7.2 L |
| 3.0 Petrol3.0 (2,979 cm³) · 257 kW (349 hp) · Petrol | 7.1 % | 2016–2023 | 250 g/km | 11.0 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 243 kW (330 hp) · Hybrid | 7.1 % | 2020–2023 | 199 g/km | 8.2 L |
| 3.0 Petrol3.0 (2,979 cm³) · Petrol | 6.3 % | 2014–2020 | 239 g/km | — |
| 3.0 Petrol3.0 (2,979 cm³) · 243 kW (330 hp) · Petrol | 3.3 % | 2013–2018 | 207 g/km | — |
| 3.0 Petrol3.0 (2,979 cm³) · 302 kW (411 hp) · Petrol | 1.1 % | 2013–2023 | 209 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Maserati Ghibli (M157) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori: Maserati, Jeep Grand Cherokee): chain.
What are the known problems with the Maserati Ghibli (M157)?
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). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Maserati Ghibli (M157) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (9.8 %), lights, wipers and visibility (4.7 %), brakes (2.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Maserati Ghibli (M157)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: coolant loss with no visible leak, smell of coolant, white smoke; DPF light, limp mode. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Other Maserati models
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). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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