Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Maserati Levante, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine10
- Unknown or other4
- Electrical system4
- Service brakes2
- Steering1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Parking brake1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2017 Maserati Levante failed the safety check 0.89% of the time — 50% less often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 46,843 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2017
4,201 new Maserati Levante cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were Italy (1,616), the United Kingdom (865), Germany (724).
- Average mass
- 2,276 kg
- Average CO₂
- 219 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 204 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 96% · Petrol 3.7%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2017 Maserati Levante cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 petrol (316 kW, 424 hp) and 3.0 diesel (202 kW, 271 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 petrol | 316 kW 424 hp | 52 |
| 3.0 diesel | 202 kW 271 hp | 39 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
100 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 71% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €152,423.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde29
- Band onvoldoende profiel22
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm19
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld13
- Band beschadigd8
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage5
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse4
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
601 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 76 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 613 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Visibility | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
7 of these cars first registered in 2017 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 108,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
116 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 34% arrived as used imports, 63% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Maserati Levante SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 14.7 L/100 km (about 16 mpg US), CO₂ 340 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levante · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.8 | 11.9 | 14.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 Maserati Levante.
| 2022708 13 Dec 2022 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the airbag warning labels are located on the headliner under the sun visors. Canadian regulations require information about the ai… |
| 2021460 5 Jul 2021 | Tires Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire inflation pressure label lists the wrong cold tire pressure for the tires. The pressures are below what is recommended fo… |
| 2017033 20 Jan 2017 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the seat wiring harness layout may have been routed incorrectly during manufacturing. Through normal seat adjustment, this could cause the… |
| 2016647 21 Dec 2016 | Engine Certain vehicles may contain an engine software defect which could cause the transmission to revert back to neutral or the engine to turn off and low speeds, su… |
| 2016572 16 Nov 2016 | Accessories On certain vehicles, the Entertainment-Telematics Module (ETM) may become inoperative when subjected to temperatures below Zero degrees Celsius. If this occurs,… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Maserati told its dealers about the 2017 Maserati Levante: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011979 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11011971 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11010688 | As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published BOL Policy and Prior Approval Components List to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement. |
| 11009527 | This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components |
| 11008929 | his bulletin provides some additional important info for servicing/repairing the AWD Transfer Case on certain Maserati vehicles for possible oil leak concerns. |
| 11008927 | This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible rear exhaust noise anomalies. |
| 11007825 | Rear Camera Foggy Or Missing Image. his technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic information for potential rear camera malfunctions, such as an opaque, distorted, or missing images. The guidance applies to vehicles equipped with either the Surround View system or a standard rear camera. |
| 11007821 | Air Suspension System - Fuse F41 blown This Diagnostic Sheet serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for Air Suspension system anomalies on Maserati Levante vehicles. |
| 11005389 | MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features New login interface Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements. |
| 11004984 | The Rapid Updates (Campaigns) in the list below will be closed starting from July 22, 2024. Claims received after this date will no longer be accepted. |
| 11000727 | The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for managing concerns regarding oil leakage from the side/axle seals of the rear differential. In these cases, it is recommended to replace only the oil seals instead of the entire assembly. This procedure is permitted only for Levante vehicles, both within and beyond the warranty period. BOL opening as Factory Information is required with pictures of the leakage before proceeding with the seal replacement. |
| 11000466 | This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731 |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252187 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10252176 | Technical Information. |
| 10237990 | Technical Information - Diagnostic guidance to trouble shooting DTC C12900 & 400700 if fault codes are stored in the ECM for iignition control unit. |
| 10237989 | Diagnostic sheet for air suspension system message on the Instument Oanel Ckuster due to blown F41 fuse |
| 10217992 | Technical Information - to provide guidance regarding DTC 620C2F stored in the ASCM ECU and investigate the cause of the DTC. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)