Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.
1997-1999 · 3 model years
Ferrari 550 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Ferrari 550 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the airbags.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
550 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 550 problems
Ferrari 550 recalls 2
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak where the ferrule of the union meets the flexible pipe allowing fuel leakage.
Latest 550 complaints
The airbag ecu has failed on a low battery and part is not available from ferrari or trw although the car was certified with airbags. At time of failure the vehicle was stopped due to an alternator failure that happened on the highway. Ferrari should be able to provide this safety part.
Questions about the Ferrari 550
Which Ferrari 550 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Ferrari 550 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 550 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ferrari 550 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ferrari 550 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ferrari 550 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data