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1998 Ferrari F355Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Ferrari F355, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 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
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10

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

4 recalls

1998 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 98V-223 · Sep 14, 1998 · 81 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE 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 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 fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1998 FERRARI 355. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK. HE STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND AFTER THE REPAIRS THE VEHICLE NOW HAS MORE ISSUES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED IT DIDN'T SOUND THE SAME. HE DROVE AROUND THE…
Complaint 10374528 · Jan 6, 2011

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