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1987 Ferrari TestarossaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, 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 injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa 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

1987 Ferrari Testarossa 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

Seat belts

Recall 03V-142 · Apr 7, 2003 · 2,008 vehicles

Risk. IF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL FAILURE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE FULLY PROTECTED.

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

1987 vs. every other Testarossa 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 Testarossa median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Testarossa owners report

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

DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER RECALL REPAIR WORK. HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER WOULD FURNISH THE PARTS, HOWEVER CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR.*JB
Complaint 8011967 · Jun 17, 2002

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