Ferrari is recalling certain model year 1995 through 1999 ferrari 355 and 355 f1 vehicles. Independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the...
1995-1999 · 5 model years
Ferrari F355 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Ferrari F355 across 5 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
F355 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 F355 problems
Ferrari F355 recalls 11
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bosch braking system. Brake fluid reservoir hoses may not be resistant to brake fluid, which could cause failure of the hoses.
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.
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Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The torque on the power steering column nut is insufficient.
Covers1998 Ferrari F355
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with dual fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
Covers1995 Ferrari F355
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. The fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. Hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.
Covers1995 Ferrari F355
The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.
The passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side.
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Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.
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Latest F355 complaints
This particular car (approx. 3800 Manufactured) utilizes a seat position switch (potentiometer #64978300) that makes sure that the seat is clear of the folding convertible top frame when it folds into the passenger compartment. There is one switch on each seat. When lowering my convertible top, the switch failed and the convertible top folded onto a seat mounted seat belt bracket as the seat failed to clear out of the way. The convertible roof frame began to buckle under hydraulic pressure as it scissored the...
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bracket. Fortunately I caught it in time. This activity occurred inches from the left side of my head and I can only speculate that either the roof frame would have jumped off the belt bracket or the pivot pin on the frame could have potentially broken possibly causing a head injury. I will never know the exact outcome as letting this process continue could do well over $10,000 in damage to the vehicle. In my opinion, this part is over-engineered and under-manufactured. They are prone to fail and the previous owner of my car had to replace the passenger side switch at eleven years. Unfortunately, this part is no longer available anywhere on this planet and if you consult the internet, you will discover a community of owners who are attempting "make-shift" repairs or defeating the system entirely. This is far from safe. I initiated contact with ferrari on 9/1/2017 and my last contact was 11/7/17. I did not ask them to accept financial responsibility for repairing this hazard, I merely suggested they find a way to source the part. I believe a repair could be as simple as 3d printing an internal part. Their initial interest has turned to nine months of silence. Now I turn to you to hold ferrari responsible. As it was their engineers that decided to incorporate a seat memory switch into a safety system, let them find a solution. A hazard exists.
1998 Ferrari 355. Consumer states that he received a recall for the fuel divider block. He stated that he took the vehicle in for repair and after the repairs the vehicle now has more issues. *Kb the consumer stated upon starting the vehicle, he noticed it didn't sound the same. He drove around the parking lot and noticed it didn't have any power. The consumer asked the mechanic to take a test drive, and then the engine light illuminated. A diagnostic test revealed that the left catalytic converter was running...
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hot. The consumer had the vehicle towed to another establishment and a diagnostics revealed the fuel lines that entered the left side of the fuel divider block were backwards. The vehicle was only working on 4 cylinders, which led to the left side catalytic converter overheating and damaging the left side ecm. The problem was a result of the work that was performed by the previous dealer. *Jb
Airbag ecu failure in 1995 ferrari f355gts. Airbag ecu failed during a normal start cycle. Conversations with other f355 and other model ferrari owners confirm this is common failure. Suspicion is that the airbag ecu fails when system voltage drops during cranking. Airbag ecu should be robust to survive normal use and operation. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ferrari f355 gts. The contact received a recall notification letter under nhtsa campaign id number 09v447000, fuel system, other delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Unfortunately, the nearest authorized dealer location was 200 miles from his residence. The manufacturer was notified; yet, there were no resolutions. The contact had concern of the potential safety risk. The current mileage was 15,000.
1996 Ferrari spyder f355 caught fire in the engine compartment. Consumer states that after the investigation it was verified that the fire was caused by a rupture of the high pressure fuel line. *Kb the consumer stated the driver sustained burn injuries to the head, shoulder, back, and neck. The recall had been performed to prevent the problem a possible fire from occurring, however despite the recall fix, the vehicle still caught on fire. *Tr
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Questions about the Ferrari F355
Which Ferrari F355 years have the most problems?
Which Ferrari F355 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 F355 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ferrari F355 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (3), airbags (1), steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ferrari F355 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Ferrari F355 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