- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Ferrari 550 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Ferrari 550 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1999 for the hydraulic power assist system. For comparison, the 1997 has 0 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 550 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Ferrari 550 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Ferrari 550 recalls 2
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
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Ferrari 550
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Ferrari 550: every year compared
All 550 years1998 Ferrari 550 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ferrari 550 | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 2 | 4 | C | 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 1998 Ferrari 550
Does the 1998 Ferrari 550 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Ferrari 550: hydraulic power assist system (June 1999); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 1998). 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 1998 Ferrari 550?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Ferrari 550 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 16, 2016 and the latest on December 16, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Ferrari 550 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ferrari 550 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.
What should I do if my 1998 Ferrari 550 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