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1998 Ferrari 550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Ferrari 550, most often about the air bags. 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 mileage30kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Ferrari 550 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
Air bags10

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

2 recalls

1998 Ferrari 550 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: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 99V-166 · Jun 30, 1999 · 118 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED STEERING ABILITY DURING PARKING PROCEDURES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 98V-268 · Oct 23, 1998 · 275 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.

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

1998 vs. every other 550 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 median. How we score

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

What 550 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 10935903 · Dec 16, 2016 · 30,100 miles

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