KNOWN FAULTS · Maserati

Known faults for the Maserati Quattroporte (V).

2004–2012 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

1 known fault with sources

Engines: 4.2 / 4.7 V8 (Petrol)

Applies if: The DuoSelect gearbox only on the 4.2 up to 2008; the chain and leaks apply to every V8.

DuoSelect / Cambiocorsa robotised gearbox and timing chain on the 4.2 V8Gearbox

Engine / equipment: Maserati 4.2 / 4.7 V8: Quattroporte V (and Coupé / Spyder 4200 with Cambiocorsa)
Period mentioned: 2001–2012
Symptoms: Low-speed jerks and hesitation from the robotised gearbox; a clutch worn out before about 100,000 km in town; metallic chain rattle on a cold start; oil leaks from valve covers and sump.
Possible cause described: The DuoSelect gearbox’s hydraulic actuator is the part that fails most; the clutch wears quickly in town. A worn timing chain can jump and destroy the engine: replacement at around 100,000 km is recommended. Cheap oil or late changes damage the camshafts.
Check for the garage: Read clutch wear with the diagnostic tool, listen to the chain when cold and check the oil- and chain-change history.
Cost cited in the source: Approx. USD 1,500–3,500 for the actuator and USD 2,000–3,000 for the clutch; USD 3,000–4,500 for the chain.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.