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2018 Maserati LEVANTE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Maserati LEVANTE has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 12. The most common issue is other problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the right wheel well insert came unscrewed and one of the screws blew the right rear tire as exiting the freeway at about 50 mph. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 1 crash report

6

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

OTHER

2 complaints
33%
  • THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL INSERT CAME UNSCREWED AND ONE OF THE SCREWS BLEW THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AS EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH
  • Was driving 65 in a 65 mph zone. Lightly drizzling. Felt something happen to passenger front tire or suspension. Car spun out of control, rolled and crashed into rocks in NM. Was recently taking my 2019 Maserati Levante in for service and front lower arms were broken. I am at about the same mileage
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL INSERT CAME UNSCREWED AND ONE OF THE SCREWS BLEW THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AS EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (1)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS25/05/2018

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.

Risk: If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sub frame for incomplete welds, replacing the sub frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 369.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Maserati LEVANTE

Live EIA prices
Per year
$3,001
Per month
$250
Per mile
25.0¢
MPG
16
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,429/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,401/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Maserati LEVANTE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,260
Full coverage / month
$188
Liability only / year
$732
vs US avg
+35%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2260

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Maserati New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 50K mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
6 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Maserati. If you're buying a used 2018 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

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL INSERT CAME UNSCREWED AND ONE OF THE SCREWS BLEW THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AS EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: SO U DRIVE THE CAR AND THE DISPLAY SHOW, DISPLAY TOO HOT AND THAN SHUTS OFF. LAST MONTH I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY, THINKING I CAN JOIN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH THE HORSEPOWER AND SPEED I HAVE, MY CAR GOT STUCK AT 30MPH ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVE WITHOUT NO KNOWLEDGE I

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SPEED CONTROL: SO U DRIVE THE CAR AND THE DISPLAY SHOW, DISPLAY TOO HOT AND THAN SHUTS OFF. LAST MONTH I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY, THINKING I CAN JOIN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH THE HORSEPOWER AND SPEED I HAVE, MY CAR GOT STUCK AT 30MPH ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVE WITHOUT NO KNOWLEDGE I

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The contact owns a 2018 Maserati Levante. The contact stated that after parking and occupying the vehicle at her residence inside her garage, the contact noticed smoke and a ball of fire coming from the cup holder console. The contact called 911. The contact stated she did not sustain any injuries.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Maserati dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Maserati LEVANTE — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
12

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