- The problem
- The steering box extension fasteners were manufactured with inferior material.
- The risk
- The fastener can loosen, causing play in the steeringsystem and impaired handling.
- The fix
- Replace steering box extension fastener with a new fastener constructed with improved strength and self-locking properties.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Ferrari 348 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Ferrari 348 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1992 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion). For comparison, the 1989 has 0 and the 1991 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 348 year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Ferrari 348 problems
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1990 Ferrari 348 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
- The risk
- The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. This could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
- The fix
- REPLACE LOCKNUT WITH AN IMPROVED LOCKNUT.
- The problem
- The aluminum fuel line fittings on certain fuel injection lines corrode, causing the fuel line fittings to break.
- The risk
- The breakage of the fuel line fitting causes fuelleakage, resulting in increased risk of fire in the presence of a source ofignition.
- The fix
- Replace the fuel lines with modified lines constructed with a corrosion resistant coating to prevent fuel line surface corrosion.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1990 Ferrari 348
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer complained about automatic seat belt restraint problem. Neither driver side or passenger side automatic seat belt were functioning [properly. *Ak
Ferrari 348: every year compared
All 348 years1990 Ferrari 348 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Ferrari Ferrari | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Ferrari 348
Does the 1990 Ferrari 348 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1990 Ferrari 348: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (May 1992); steering wheel / handle bar (May 1992); fuel injection system (May 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ferrari 348?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Ferrari 348 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 16, 2004 and the latest on March 16, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Ferrari 348 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ferrari 348 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ferrari 348 years have the most complaints?
1991 (2), 1990 (1). See every Ferrari 348 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Ferrari 348 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data