VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Maserati GranTurismo20082026

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

TOP PICK
2011
Buyer Score 79/100
13
Years Analyzed
20
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries

Best Years to Buy a Maserati GranTurismo

Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.

#1 PICK15yr old
2011
Strong Buy · 79/100
Reliability100/100
Value window40/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#2 PICK9yr old
2017
Strong Buy · 79/100
Reliability95/100
Value window50/100
Recalls1
Complaints0
#3 PICK13yr old
2013
Strong Buy · 78/100
Reliability98/100
Value window40/100
Recalls0
Complaints2
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Maserati GranTurismo Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2024

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2008

4 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: AIR BAGS

#3 WORST
2009

3 recalls · 2 complaints

Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Maserati GranTurismo — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600
100
30
76
Excellent
202510
95
42
76
Good
202450
75
58
69
Avoid
201710
95
50
79
Good
201630
85
40
69
Caution
201510
95
40
76
Good
201401
99
40
78
Excellent
201302
98
40
78
Good
201211
94
40
75
Good
201100
100
40
79
Excellent
201011
94
40
75
Good
200932
83
40
68
Avoid
200841
79
40
65
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Maserati GranTurismo Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
WHEELS
1
TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the GranTurismo compares — best year within each era shown.

2018–Present

Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2025 (Buyer Score 76).

Best: 2025

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 79).

Best: 2017

Pre-2013

Older GranTurismo models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year GranTurismo to buy?+

The 2011 Maserati GranTurismo scores highest on our Buyer Score (79/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 40/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which GranTurismo years have the most problems?+

The 2024, 2008, 2009 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2024 GranTurismo leads with 5 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common GranTurismo problems?+

The most frequently reported Maserati GranTurismo issues involve: AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

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