2017 Maserati LEVANTE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Maserati LEVANTE has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.3x the segment average of 12. The most common issue is engine problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: bought the 2017 levante in june 2017 and since september 2017, have experience multiple occurrences of the vehicle "popping" into neutral while either in drive or reverse at different speeds. our local dealership/service manager is aware and has on record, they've experience the issue first hand. at. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.
28
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ENGINE
10 complaints- • BOUGHT THE 2017 LEVANTE IN JUNE 2017 AND SINCE SEPTEMBER 2017, HAVE EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE VEHICLE "POPPING" INTO NEUTRAL WHILE EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP/SERVICE MANAGER IS AWARE AND HAS ON RECORD, THEY'VE EXPERIENCE THE ISSUE FIRST HAND. AT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK AUTOMATICALLY. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICL
- • I purchased the car in January of 2021 and within 3 weeks, the car began to shut-off while I was driving. This happened regardless of the speed traveled. For example, I was slowing down to park and the car shut-off, I was approaching the highway, and less than 100 feet from the highway entrance, t
“BOUGHT THE 2017 LEVANTE IN JUNE 2017 AND SINCE SEPTEMBER 2017, HAVE EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE VEHICLE "POPPING" INTO NEUTRAL WHILE EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP/SERVICE MANAGER IS AWARE AND HAS ON RECORD, THEY'VE EXPERIENCE THE ISSUE FIRST HAND. AT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (3)
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or the engine may shut off.
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Maserati LEVANTE
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Maserati LEVANTE
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Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Maserati New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Maserati. If you're buying a used 2017 LEVANTE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Maserati dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: BOUGHT THE 2017 LEVANTE IN JUNE 2017 AND SINCE SEPTEMBER 2017, HAVE EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE VEHICLE "POPPING" INTO NEUTRAL WHILE EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP/SERVICE MANAGER IS AWARE AND HAS ON RECORD, THEY'VE EXPERIENCE THE ISSUE FIRST HAND. AT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: At slow speeds or when stopped vehicle shifts from drive into neutral by itself. Transmission May Shift into Neutral If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash. The contact stated that the issues still persist today and have a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK AUTOMATICALLY. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: When driving and approaching a stop at under 20 miles per hour, the brakes will fail and reverberate making a recoiling sound if I hit a bump or small pothole in the road. At that time, I loose control of the car because all braking systems fail. The car will continue to roll out of my control. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Maserati dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Maserati LEVANTE — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 12
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