Maserati Levante Extended Warranty: Cost, Coverage and Plans

Maserati extended warranty plans explained

Italian auto maker Maserati is known for its tasteful features, elevated driving experience and performance engine. The Levante is the brand’s luxury mid-size SUV. This roomy vehicle features a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 or V8 engine with performance suspension, a variety of driving modes and premium surround sound.

The Levante comes with a high price tag ($90,000+ for a base model). As a discerning driver, you naturally want to ensure your vehicle is covered when you face needed repairs. Fortunately, Maserati’s extended warranty options are solid, with unique features that tend to be more generous than many other automakers.

Maserati extended warranty coverage

As with many other automotive brands, Maserati offers three extended warranty plans. One key difference with Maserati’s plans, though, is that these warranties are based on time and vehicle age, rather than coverage levels.

Below, we outline each warranty to explain how this works. If you’re looking for a warranty that covers different parts or systems than what Maserati offers, a third-party warranty from an extended car warranty company might be a better option for you.

Standard Maserati extended warranty

This warranty extends factory warranty coverage for an additional one or two years. Most factory warranties for the Levante last three to four years, while the extended warranty provides coverage up to five years.

With this extended warranty, you’ll enjoy the same level of coverage you get from the Levante’s factory warranty. That makes it a generous extended warranty, if only for a short period of time. If you purchase an extended warranty from Maserati, the company requires that you do so before the factory warranty expires.

Maserati limited extended warranty

As your Levante ages beyond five years, major systems can still be covered if you opt for the brand’s limited warranty, This plan provides coverage through years six and seven of your vehicle. While you’ll no longer receive bumper-to-bumper coverage, major components including the engine and drivetrain are still covered.

Maserati’s limited extended warranty requires no coverage gaps, so be sure to purchase it before your last coverage ends if you want the limited warranty.

Maserati Extra10 warranty

Think of the Extra10 warranty like a powertrain warranty. Among the most generous of all automakers (rivaling Hyundai’s popular 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty), the Extra10 covers components such as the engine, transmission and gearbox until your Levante is 10 years old.

You can purchase Extra10 care in one-year increments, regardless of prior warranty coverage. This means you won’t have to worry about overpaying or transferring the warranty to another owner if you decide to sell your Levante in years seven through 10. Additionally, there are no mileage requirements for Extra10.

Warranty transferability

The Maserati Levante is known for losing value relatively quickly, making it not necessarily the best choice for resale. However, having active Maserati warranty coverage can make your used Levante more attractive to prospective buyers. Both Maserati’s Extra10 and standard extended warranties are fully transferable to a new owner, offering a potentially significant resale advantage.

Maserati Levante extended warranty cost

While the average cost of an extended warranty for a Maserati Levante may be around $900 to $1,600, weighing this cost against those of potential repairs can help you decide whether purchasing an extended warranty might be worth it for you.

The price of an engine replacement on this mid-size SUV can run between $14,000 and $24,000, and the average for a transmission replacement ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. While there’s no guarantee you would ever need to use it, the extended warranty can more than pay for itself in the event of a major replacement like this.

Average yearly cost ranges

The average yearly maintenance and repair cost for a Levante that's between two and five years old is around $850. That increases dramatically from years five through seven to about $1,500, and to nearly $1,700 per year beyond that. So an extended warranty can offer valuable protection as your vehicle ages.

Cost factors to consider

When it comes to extended warranty pricing, no two plans are exactly the same. Standard pricing comes in a range that depends on factors including vehicle type, condition and mileage, coverage level, term length and even your deductible amount.

For both the factory warranty and the limited extended warranty offered by Maserati, there is no advertised deductible. However, it’s still important to pay close attention to what’s covered and what’s not, because you’ll still be on the hook for uncovered repairs.

Levante coverage details and exclusions

In keeping with its luxury branding, Maserati’s extended warranty serves as a continuation of its factory warranty coverage. Extending into year five of ownership, this generous warranty basically offers bumper-to-bumper protection.

In addition, all repairs are performed by authorized technicians using OEM parts, and you can take advantage of benefits including:

• Roadside assistance: This 24/7 coverage includes repair or replacement of flat tires or dead batteries.
• Towing services: Issues that can’t be fixed on-site will be towed to the nearest Maserati dealership.
• Courtesy vehicle: If your Levante has to be in the shop overnight for a covered repair, you can receive a complimentary replacement vehicle to drive while your Levante is being repaired.
• Travel assistance: Maserati can help you get you back home safely if your Levante breaks down while on a trip (typically more than 100 miles from home, but check with your dealership for specifics).

What’s typically covered

As a continuation of the factory warranty, Maserati’s extended warranty covers several parts and repairs, including:

• Engine and components
• Heating and cooling system
• Transmission/gearbox
• Drivetrain and components
• Electrical system, including sensors and wiring
• Electronics system, including navigation, displays and entertainment
• Suspension
• Steering
• Fuel system

Once your Maserati ages past five years, the brand’s limited extended warranty will likely be your best coverage option. Providing security for years five through seven, this warranty covers the engine, gearbox and transmission only. The Extra10 warranty for older Maseratis covers the same elements and can be renewed in one-year increments.

What’s not covered

Things such as routine maintenance, damage from accidents, and wear and tear are not covered under Maserati’s extended warranty. These things are almost always excluded from a vehicle warranty, regardless of the manufacturer.

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