Maserati is a Italian carmaker founded in 1914, now part of Stellantis. The cars themselves are another matter: across 2 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 1 country — Italy 100%. 13 models are tracked here (1981–2026). Reliable? yes, and comfortably so — 4.3 out of 5 across 13 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Maserati
Maserati S.p.A. is an Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, and a brand within Stellantis. Founded by the Maserati brothers (Alfieri, Ettore, Ernesto, Bindo and Carlo) in 1914 as Officine Alfieri Maserati, the company built its first complete car, the Tipo 26, in 1926, which won the Targa Florio race in its debut. The trident logo on the radiator badge derives from the trident of Neptune in the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna. Maserati produces grand-touring vehicles and luxury sedans rather than full supercars, positioning itself between everyday luxury (BMW, Mercedes-Benz) and exotic supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini). The Quattroporte (literally four doors) sport sedan, in continuous production since 1963, defines the brand's signature segment. The MC20 supercar, launched in 2020, marked Maserati's return to dedicated mid-engine performance after the discontinuation of the MC12 in 2005. The GranTurismo Folgore, launched in 2023, is Maserati's first all-electric production model. Maserati's parent Stellantis trades on the NYSE under STLA. Recall data for every Maserati VIN is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org decodes any Maserati VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original delivery price.
Officine Alfieri Maserati was founded by five Maserati brothers in Bologna on December 1, 1914. The Tipo 26, the first car bearing the Maserati name, was built in 1926 and won the Targa Florio's 1.5-liter class on its debut. Adolfo Orsi acquired the company from the brothers in 1937 and moved it from Bologna to Modena in 1940. Maserati passed through Citroën (1968-1975), De Tomaso (1975-1993), Fiat (1993-2007) and Fiat-Chrysler (2007-2021) before joining Stellantis.
| Maserati | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Founded by | Alfieri, Ettore, Ernesto, Bindo, Carlo Maserati |
| Headquarters | Modena, Italy |
| Owned by | Stellantis |
| Listed as | STLA |
| Slogan | «Audaci da sempre» |
| Models tracked here | 11 (1981–2026) |
| Assembled in | 1 countries |
Technology it is known for: Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine (MC20), Maserati Connect telematics, Q4 all-wheel drive, Active suspension, Sport mode driving dynamics.
This page covers Maserati S.p.A., the Italian luxury car brand within Stellantis — not the Maserati brothers personally or the Bologna Fountain of Neptune.
Where Maserati cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 161 vehicles on record, 2 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | ZAM, ZN6 | 2005–2023 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A Maserati beginning ZAM was assembled in Italy.
All Maserati models 13
Every Maserati model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Maserati SUVs & crossovers 2
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Levante | 2017–2026 | 13 | 27 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Grecale | 2023–2026 | 7 | 4 | 81 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Maserati Cars & sedans 7
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Ghibli | 2014–2026 | 28 | 48 | 20 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 1981–2026 | 45 | 49 | 20 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Granturismo | 2008–2026 | 23 | 8 | 87 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Grancabrio | 2024–2026 | 3 | — | 83 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati Biturbo | 1981–1991 | 2 | — | 14 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati 430 | 1981–1991 | — | — | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati 228 | 1981–1991 | — | — | 14 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Maserati More models 4
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati MC20 | 2022–2025 | 9 | — | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Spyder | 1981–2006 | 7 | — | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati Merak | 1981–1991 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati TC | 1981–1991 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
Maserati by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Maserati | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 137 campaigns | Most recalled: Back Over Prevention:software |
| Owner complaints | 136+ filed | Most reported: Quattroporte |
| Fuel economy | 87 mpg best | Leader: Granturismo |
| Insurance | $3,978/yr typical | Cheapest: Grecale |
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Maserati hybrids & electric models
Maserati's electrified lineup — 1 hybrid and 3 electric / plug-in. Click any model for its full powertrain, MPG and range by year.
Maserati hybrids 1
| Model | Years | Best figure | Recalls | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Grecale | 2023–2026 | 81 | 7 | 4.5/5 |
Maserati electric & plug-in 3
| Model | Years | Best figure | Recalls | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Granturismo | 2008–2026 | 87 | 23 | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Grecale | 2023–2026 | 81 | 7 | 4.5/5 |
| Maserati Grancabrio | 2024–2026 | 83 | 3 | 4.5/5 |
Electrified variants from EPA fueleconomy.gov powertrain data. A model may offer gas, hybrid and electric versions across years.
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Every Maserati built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Maserati and the country it was built in (real Maserati codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- ItalyZAM · ZC2 · ZN6
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. Our VIN decoder breaks all seventeen positions down — year codes, country of assembly and the plant that built the car.
Who owns Maserati, and what you get
Maserati belongs to Stellantis. Maserati positions between luxury sedans (BMW M, Mercedes-AMG) and supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini), with prices and performance overlapping both segments. Within Stellantis, Maserati serves as the premium Italian counterpart to American Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram brands and the everyday-luxury Alfa Romeo. Maserati's 2025-2030 plan is to electrify the entire lineup with Folgore (lightning) variants of every model.
| Maserati | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Ownership | Stellantis |
| Stock ticker | STLA |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | Italy |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Maserati models actually start to break →
Maserati — frequently asked
Is Maserati italian?
Maserati is a Italian company, headquartered in Modena and founded in 1914. The cars are a separate question: 100% of the Maserati vehicles in our records were assembled in Italy.
Where are Maserati cars made?
Across 2 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: Italy (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns Maserati?
Maserati is part of Stellantis.
How many Maserati models are there?
We track 13 Maserati models spanning 1981–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Maserati warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Maserati reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Maserati model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.