2017 Maserati LEVANTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 15 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 26.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Engine: 10; Electrical System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Service Brakes: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2018: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11083305 · 2018-04-04 (April 4, 2018)
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 SOME POINT IN EARLY DECEMBER 2017, LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER WAS TOLD BY MASERATI NA, A FIX WOULD BE AVAILABLE BY END OF 2017. IT IS NOW APRIL 2018 AND MASERATI NA HAS NO TIME-TABLE FOR A "FIX". YOU ALL CAN IMAGINE HOW DANGEROUS THIS CAN BE. WE'VE ALSO …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11083305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11142204 · 2018-10-23 (October 23, 2018)
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MASERATI OF WASHINGTON (45235 TOWLERN PL, STERLING, VA 20166, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V161000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED FOUR ADDITIONAL TI…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11142204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424116 · 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021)
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, the car shut down. The battery was checked and the it was not the battery so the car was towed to the dealership. Although the car was, "Certified", this major life threatening issue was overlooked. When I had the car towed to the dealership, the c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424121 · 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021)
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. There are no warning lights and the emergency brake also fails at this time. It is through the grace of God that I do not run into a person, auto or property. Again, this is a, "Certified" vehicle which I paid an extra $2,500/year to assure the vehi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11458327 · 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
While driving my 2017 maserati levante going less than 20mph I notice the road was bumpy and tried to slow down and the brakes didn't respond. It felt like I was losing control of the car I continue to pump the brakes and it made this loud sound and then car skid to a stop. Thank god no car or person was in front of me. I have experienced this twice the first time it wasn't this bad just seem like the brakes weren't responding when I press the pedal. I just purchased vehicle feb 15 2022 and its now march 25 2022 from a certified dealer that c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11458327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466094 · 2022-05-25 (May 25, 2022)
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 almost caused two accidents.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11492225 · 2022-11-04 (November 4, 2022)
My 2017 Maserati Levante when it comes to slowing down or stopping it hops in to neutral without any warning
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11492225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11502309 · 2023-01-18 (January 18, 2023)
Stop during mid high way had to restart multiple times
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11502309 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V839000 · Back Over Prevention: Camera System
Reported: 2016-11-18 (November 18, 2016)
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.
Consequence: 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 crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V046000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2017-01-20 (January 20, 2017)
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.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V161000 · Electrical System:Software | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 2017-03-13 (March 13, 2017)
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.
Consequence: If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗