Maserati Ghibli Lemon Law

Ghibli owners frequently report transmission delays and rough shifting that hurt drivability, along with clutch problems that can surface relatively early and an automatic transmission that's slow to accelerate. Electrical system failures — especially in the infotainment and navigation systems — lead to unreliable operation and recurring warning messages.

Maserati has also issued recalls affecting Ghibli vehicles, including a front-seat wiring harness that can rub and cause an electrical short when the seats are adjusted. For a car at this price point, repeated trips to the dealer for the same problems are exactly what the Lemon Law is meant to address.

A single fixable issue isn't a lemon. But when a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Ghibli is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Maserati paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Ghibli has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Maserati Ghibli qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Maserati pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.