Maserati Reliability Overview

Based on 305 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Maserati reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.

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Is Maserati reliable? Quick answer

Based on 305 real NHTSA complaints across 5 Maserati models

Maserati shows above-average complaint rates — research the specific model carefully. Maserati's brand-wide crash rate of 8.2% is above the mainstream average. This doesn't mean every Maserati is problematic — several models are fine — but buyers should research the specific model year carefully, especially around electrical faults.

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Worst Maserati models
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Most common Maserati problem: Electrical Faults — 41 complaints across all models (2.4% crash-involvement rate).

Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.

Worst Maserati Models to Avoid

All 5 Maserati models — sorted by severity (highest first)

1

Maserati Quattroporte

(2005–2023) high severity
66 complaintsCrash rate: 13.6%Severity: 773
2

Maserati Ghibli

(2014–2020) high severity
119 complaintsCrash rate: 15.1%Severity: 709
3

Maserati Grecale

(2023–2023)
19 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 211
4

Maserati Levante

(2017–2022)
51 complaintsCrash rate: 5.9%Severity: 187
5

Maserati Granturismo

(2008–2024)
16 complaintsCrash rate: 6.2%Severity: 78
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Most Common Maserati Problems

Components most reported across all Maserati models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
Electrical Faults412.4%
Engine Problems303.3%
Unintended Acceleration2317.4%
Transmission / Drivetrain229.1%
Suspension Failures2213.6%
Brakes2218.2%
Wheel Issues130.0%
Steering Defects1233.3%
Fuel System110.0%
Body Structure837.5%

Maserati Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions

How many NHTSA complaints does Maserati have?

Maserati has 305 NHTSA consumer complaints across 5 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 10.8% of those complaints involved a crash. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.

Which Maserati model has the most NHTSA complaints?

By total complaint volume, the top Maserati models are: Maserati Ghibli (119 complaints), Maserati Quattroporte (66 complaints), Maserati Levante (51 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/maserati.

What are the most common Maserati problems?

Across all Maserati models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Electrical Faults (41 complaints, 2.4% crash rate); Engine Problems (30 complaints, 3.3% crash rate); Unintended Acceleration (23 complaints, 17.4% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.

Which Maserati model years should I avoid?

Maserati models with the highest severity scores include Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any Maserati model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.

Is Maserati a reliable car brand?

NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including Maserati. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target Maserati model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/maserati to browse all 5 Maserati models.

Should I buy a used Maserati?

Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common Maserati issues to ask about during inspection include electrical faults.

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