2017 Maserati LevanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2017 Maserati Levante, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-161 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Maserati Levante has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine100
Electrical system40
Service brakes20
Steering10
Structure11
Suspension11
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10
Fuel/propulsion system10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Maserati Levante recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

77%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system: software

Recall 17V-161 · Mar 13, 2017 · 3,291 vehicles · 2,543 repaired

Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2018 Q1

Back over prevention: camera system

Recall 16V-839 · Nov 18, 2016 · 7,481 vehicles · 6,762 repaired

Risk. If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Maserati.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Levante year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Levante median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2017 Maserati Levante safety ratings

2017 Maserati Levante SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Levante owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Well i drove off lot and dealer didnt put Gas in the Car so half mile at stop light slowing down and when coming to full stop.Then seemed rpm went up a little then just Died.Put in park and restarted. So turning right to get in gas station the Kick Panel Falls on my feet and leg !! WTF. They…
Complaint 11663586 · May 29, 2025
I’ve owned this car since Jan 2021. Throughout this time the car will show the exact problems mentioned in the Maserati Recall 338. The car will shut off while I’m in traffic, or if I’m slowly going through a yield sign the car will unexpectedly shift into neutral. I’ve tried talking to my local…
Complaint 11608174 · Aug 13, 2024
While driving at low speeds, under 5mph, the car will shift itself into neutral. This happens while slowing, coasting, or slow accelerations. This has caused an immediate safety issue as you lose control of the car, especially when the shift into neutral is a hard shift. This hard shift will cause…
Complaint 11569584 · Feb 2, 2024

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