Maserati Levante Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Maserati Levante model year (20172026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Maserati Levante Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2017

3 recalls · 15 complaints

1 reported injury

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 26

#2 WORST
2021

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

#3 WORST
2019

1 recall · 5 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

Problem score: 8

Best Maserati Levante Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2025

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2026

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2020

0 recalls · 2 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

Problem score: 2

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Maserati Levante — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202500
0
Excellent
202410
3
Good
202310
3
Good
202221
7
Good
202130
9
Good
202002
2
Excellent
201915
8
Good
201814
7
Good
2017315
26
Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Maserati Levante Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Levante models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade Levante units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Levante should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2017 Maserati Levante if possible. It has 3 recalls, 15 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ENGINE. The overall problem score is 26 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Levante to buy?+

The 2025 Maserati Levante is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Levante has the fewest problems?+

The 2025, 2026, 2020 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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