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
2017
Buyer Score 88/100
13
Years Analyzed
11
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Best Years to Buy a Maserati GranTurismo

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

#1 PICK9yr old
2017
Strong Buy · 88/100
Reliability98/100
Value window70/100
Recalls0
Complaints2
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
#2 PICK2yr old
2024
Strong Buy · 85/100
Reliability94/100
Value window68/100
Recalls1
Complaints1
Top issue: SUSPENSION
#3 PICK12yr old
2014
Strong Buy · 81/100
Reliability97/100
Value window50/100
Recalls0
Complaints3
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Maserati GranTurismo Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2008

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2009

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2016

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Maserati GranTurismo — Year-by-Year Comparison

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

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600
100
40
79
Excellent
202500
100
55
84
Excellent
202411
94
68
85
Caution
201702
98
70
88
Good
201620
90
63
81
Avoid
201500
100
56
85
Excellent
201403
97
50
81
Good
201304
96
45
78
Caution
201212
93
41
75
Caution
201100
100
38
78
Excellent
201010
95
38
75
Good
200930
85
38
69
Avoid
200830
85
38
69
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Maserati GranTurismo Problems

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

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SUSPENSION
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: 2024 (Buyer Score 85).

Best: 2024

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 88).

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 2017 Maserati GranTurismo scores highest on our Buyer Score (88/100) — combining a reliability score of 98/100 with a value score of 70/100. It has 0 recalls and 2 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which GranTurismo years have the most problems?+

The 2008, 2009, 2016 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2008 GranTurismo leads with 3 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: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, SERVICE BRAKES. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

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