BMW 540IA vs Maserati Ghibli
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 540IA | Maserati Ghibli |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 48 | 120 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2002 | 2014–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 31.7% |
BMW 540IA by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
30
62.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
12.5%
Electrical System
2
4.2%
Airbags
2
4.2%
Brakes
1
2.1%
Body & Structure
1
2.1%
Suspension
1
2.1%
Lights
1
2.1%
Maserati Ghibli by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
13.3%
Electrical System
15
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
12
10.0%
Brakes
9
7.5%
Suspension
9
7.5%
Wheels
8
6.7%
Other & Unspecified
8
6.7%