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2018 Maserati Levante problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2018 Maserati Levante — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Levante years?

Levante NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted28 complaints2017: 28 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Levante NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Maserati Levante problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System233%
Other233%
Seats117%
Speed Control117%

Does the 2018 Maserati Levante have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V347000Body & StructureMay 25, 2018 · 62 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 25, 2025 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 13, 2020 · crash

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · July 25, 2025 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 7, 2021

2018 Maserati Levante — common questions

Is the 2018 Maserati Levante reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Maserati Levante have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Maserati Levante. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.