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1995 Ferrari F355Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1995 Ferrari F355, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Ferrari F355 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
Air bags10

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

6 recalls

1995 Ferrari F355 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 09V-447 · Nov 19, 2009 · 2,356 vehicles

Risk. FLUID COULD LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING SMOKE AND, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, A FIRE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V-163 · Sep 22, 1997 · 269 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FRACTURED LINE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 96V-207 · Oct 18, 1996 · 120 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM (WITHOUT THE LOCKING DEVICE) MAY NOT LOCK FAST ENOUGH AND COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE EVENT OF AN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Rack and pinion: rack

Recall 96V-013 · Jan 17, 1996 · 88 vehicles

Risk. IF THE STEERING RACK FRACTURES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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

1995 vs. every other F355 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 F355 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F355 owners report

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

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…
Complaint 10312852 · Feb 22, 2010 · 41,025 miles

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