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2001 Ferrari 550 MaranelloProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

2 recalls

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello 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

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 03V-175 · May 9, 2003 · 232 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING, IT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES AND…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 01V-211 · Jul 2, 2001 · 74 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RATCHET MECHANISM TEETH BECOME DAMAGED, FAILURE OF THE HAND BRAKE TO OPERATE AS EXPECTED WOULD RESULT.

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

2001 vs. every other 550 Maranello 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 550 Maranello median. How we score

'97'98'99'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 550 Maranello owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CHARCOAL CANISTER VAPOR TRAP CAN MALFUNCTION AND FILL WITH GASOLINE. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WITH THE PRIOR OWNER (02/06/2008) AND TWICE WITH US (10/31/2016). ONE OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY HAD REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER VAPOR TRAP, DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IT FILLED…
Complaint 11187471 · Mar 18, 2019 · 11,788 miles

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