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 89/100
13
Years Analyzed
14
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 · 89/100
Reliability99/100
Value window70/100
Recalls0
Complaints2
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
#2 PICK10yr old
2016
Strong Buy · 84/100
Reliability95/100
Value window63/100
Recalls2
Complaints0
#3 PICK12yr old
2014
Strong Buy · 82/100
Reliability99/100
Value window50/100
Recalls0
Complaints3
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Maserati GranTurismo Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2008

4 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2024

3 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: SUSPENSION

#3 WORST
2009

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
85
40
69
Excellent
202510
84
55
74
Good
202431
90
68
82
Avoid
201702
99
70
89
Good
201620
95
63
84
Caution
201500
100
56
85
Excellent
201403
99
50
82
Good
201304
98
45
79
Good
201212
97
41
77
Caution
201100
100
38
78
Excellent
201010
98
38
77
Good
200920
95
38
75
Caution
200840
90
38
72
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 82).

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 89).

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 (89/100) — combining a reliability score of 99/100 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, 2024, 2009 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2008 GranTurismo leads with 4 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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