2018 Maserati Levante: common problems and reliability
The 2018 Maserati Levante has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seats. Owners most often flag catastrophic depreciation — loss of 50% or more of value within 2-3 years is standard, described as the single biggest financial factor. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
4
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Maserati Levante vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
electrical system
2
seats
1
vehicle speed control
1
Recalls affecting the 2018 Levante
structure:frame and members
Campaign 18V347000
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
What owners say across generations
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. A strong consensus indicates that model year is t
Catastrophic depreciation — Loss of 50% or more of value within 2-3 years is standard, described as the single biggest financial factor. Frequency: very frequent.
Very high maintenance and repair costs — 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. Frequency: very frequent.
Electrical/Gremlin issues — Infotainment/radio computer glitches, random disconnections, screen freezes, requiring multiple software updates. Also includes window switches/regulators and trunk latch mechanisms. Frequency: very frequent.
Interior material and build quality — 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). Frequency: recurrent.
Brake wear and noise — 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. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Levante.
Typical used price
Used Levante listings typically run $26,295–$70,088 across 2017 to 2024 model years.