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1991 Ferrari 348Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1991 Ferrari 348, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Ferrari 348 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 Ferrari 348 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-072 · May 18, 1992 · 645 vehicles

Risk. THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 92V-073 · May 18, 1992 · 182 vehicles

Risk. THE FASTENER CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING PLAY IN THE STEERINGSYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ferrari.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other 348 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 348 median. How we score

'89'90'91'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 348 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. PER THE DEALERSHIP, THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MOTOR. THERE WAS A RECALL (03V142000) FOR THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, BUT IT DID NOT APPLY TO THIS MODEL YEAR. *NLM
Complaint 10048702 · Nov 26, 2003 · 5,000 miles

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