On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. Inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced.
1987-1991 · 5 model years
Ferrari Testarossa Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Ferrari Testarossa across 5 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Testarossa 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 Testarossa problems
Ferrari Testarossa recalls 3
The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
Automatic passive restraint system may not operate due to a payout motor defect in the safety belt retractor assembly.
Latest Testarossa complaints
The contact's son owns a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The contact stated that vehicle was manufactured with an electrical seat belt that would recline once an occupant was seated in either the driver's or passenger's side seat. The contact stated that the track for the passenger side seat belt was defective and would not recline with an occupant seated in the passenger's seat. The seat belt warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number:...
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03V142000 (Seat Belts) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The passive seat belt on passenger side broke down came apart on it's own, like dangling snake just hanging loosely. This was first fixed by ferrari recall on jun 9, 2003. It failed again. Ferrari refuses to warranty/pay for this. This happened when car was stationary at the ferrari dealer/shop in las vegas nv
Absolutely freaking ridiculous that I can't buy ate super blue brake fluid. Because it's blue? Well, whoda thunk??? Figure out something more important to legislate into oblivion, like idiot drivers that make me use my super blue brake fluid that I now have to have someone buy in the eu and repackage it to send it to me here in the us - the land of the free (yeah right) and the home of the brave (unless it comes to the color of brake fluid!!!) Find something more worthwhile to do, please!!! *Tr
The seat belt assembly was inoperative. At times it became extremely tight and did not release at other times it did not fully engage. Both situations were extremely dangerous. *Tt *jb
Dealership wants to charge consumer recall repair work. However, parts are not available.*Ak. Consumer was informed that dealer would furnish the parts, however consumer would be responsible for the labor.*Jb
Spontaneous engine fire occurred while cruising at highway speed.
Questions about the Ferrari Testarossa
Which Ferrari Testarossa years have the most problems?
Which Ferrari Testarossa years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1989 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Testarossa years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ferrari Testarossa problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (5), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ferrari Testarossa have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ferrari Testarossa 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