VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Maserati GranTurismo2008–2026

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

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Maserati GranTurismo
2008–2026
A−
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
1.0/yr · seg. median 1.1
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
10
Recalls
12
Complaints
2016
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHERAvoid 2024
13
Years Analyzed
10
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 PICK10yr old
2016
Strong Buy · 80/100
Reliability87/100
Value window67/100
Recalls1
Complaints0
#2 PICK11yr old
2015
Strong Buy · 78/100
Reliability87/100
Value window60/100
Recalls1
Complaints0
#3 PICK1yr old
2025
Strong Buy · 77/100
Reliability87/100
Value window59/100
Recalls1
Complaints0

Maserati GranTurismo Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2024

2 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: SUSPENSION

#2 WORST
2008

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2012

1 recall · 2 complaints

Top issue: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Maserati GranTurismo — Year-by-Year Comparison

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

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600——
92
44
75
Excellent
202510——
87
59
77
Caution
202421——
67
72
69
Avoid
201712——
77
74
76
Avoid
201610——
87
67
80
Caution
201510——
87
60
78
Caution
201403——
87
54
75
Caution
201304——
82
49
70
Caution
201212——
77
45
66
Avoid
201100——
92
42
75
Excellent
201000——
92
42
75
Excellent
200910——
87
42
71
Caution
200820——
72
42
62
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: 2025 (Buyer Score 77).

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: 2016 (Buyer Score 80).

Best: 2016

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 2016 Maserati GranTurismo scores highest on our Buyer Score (80/100) — combining a reliability score of 87/100 with a value score of 67/100. It has 1 recall and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which GranTurismo years have the most problems?+

The 2024, 2008, 2012 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2024 GranTurismo leads with 2 recalls and 1 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.

Deep-Dive Research

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