Avoid: 2017 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2020 (few owner reports)
6 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 5 model years, the Maserati Levante has 29 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. 2017 drew the most complaints (18), 2023 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Maserati Levante vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $26,439–$41,385.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2017 (18 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (1).
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Owner experiences are sharply polarized between those who report reliable, enjoyable ownership and those who face significant financial and mechanical hardship.
Loss of 50% or more of value within 2-3 years is standard, described as the single biggest financial factor.
Dealer labor rates of $250-$400/hour, expensive OEM parts (e.g., $1,200+ for a fuel pump), routine dealer oil changes quoted at $400-$650.
Infotainment/radio computer glitches, random disconnections, screen freezes, requiring multiple software updates. Also includes window switches/regulators and trunk latch mechanisms.
Interior described as not meeting premium segment expectations, with use of hard plastics, creaks, and jitters. Dashboard material reported to buckle/crack in direct sun (a known issue replaced under warranty).
Sport brake packages wear tires and brakes very quickly (as little as 10,000 miles for tires). Severe brake squeal is a common complaint, even on low-mileage CPO vehicles.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Levante. Individual model years are broken down above.
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