2018 MASERATI LEVANTE

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: sudden metal-on-metal knocking, catastrophic oil consumption (quart per 500 miles), white or blue smoke from exhaust, check engine light with misfire codes, loss of power

Fix: Complete engine rebuild or short block replacement required. Pistons, rings, bearings, and often crankshaft damaged due to oil starvation or detonation issues. 40-60 labor hours for rebuild, 25-35 hours for short block swap. Maserati extended warranty covered some early failures but many owners are out-of-pocket.

Estimated cost: $18,000-35,000

Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: transmission overheating warning, harsh or delayed shifts, limp mode activation, burnt transmission fluid smell, coolant/trans fluid mixing (milky fluid)

Fix: Factory ZF 8HP70 cooler develops internal leaks, allowing coolant into trans fluid or causing overheating. Requires cooler replacement, full flush, sometimes valve body or solenoid replacement if debris circulated. 8-12 labor hours including fluid service.

Estimated cost: $2,800-5,500

Typical onset: 35,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: clunking during acceleration or deceleration, excessive vibration at idle in gear, visible tearing or separation of rubber mount, transmission shifting position under load

Fix: Hydraulic transmission mount tears or collapses, common on high-torque V6 applications. Replacement is straightforward but requires subframe support. 3-4 labor hours.

Estimated cost: $800-1,400

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: intermittent stalling or rough idle, loss of power under load, extended cranking before start, check engine light with fuel trim codes, fuel pump whine

Fix: In-tank fuel filter (not serviceable in some markets) clogs prematurely, especially with lower-quality fuel. May require fuel pump module replacement. 4-6 labor hours including tank drop.

Estimated cost: $1,200-2,200

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: harsh or erratic shifting, stuck in one gear, check engine light with transmission control codes, delayed engagement from park, slipping between gears

Fix: ZF transmission solenoid pack develops electrical faults or mechanical sticking. Requires valve body removal and solenoid replacement. 6-9 labor hours including trans fluid refill and adaptation procedure.

Estimated cost: $2,000-3,800

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: coolant loss with no visible leaks, white smoke from exhaust, overheating, oil contamination in coolant or vice versa, misfires on multiple cylinders

Fix: Twin-turbo heat and cylinder pressure can compromise head gaskets. Both banks typically need replacement simultaneously. 20-28 labor hours, often combined with other engine work if caught late.

Estimated cost: $6,500-11,000