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1990 Ferrari TestarossaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 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 complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage96kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 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 belts21

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

2 recalls

1990 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 →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-072 · May 18, 1992 · 645 vehicles

Risk. THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.

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

1990 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.

THE PASSIVE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE BROKE DOWN CAME APART ON IT'S OWN, LIKE DANGLING SNAKE JUST HANGING LOOSELY. THIS WAS FIRST FIXED BY FERRARI RECALL ON JUN 9, 2003. IT FAILED AGAIN. FERRARI REFUSES TO WARRANTY/PAY FOR THIS. THIS HAPPENED WHEN CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE FERRARI DEALER/SHOP IN…
Complaint 11210164 · May 27, 2019 · 96,000 miles
THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS INOPERATIVE. AT TIMES IT BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DID NOT RELEASE AT OTHER TIMES IT DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE. BOTH SITUATIONS WERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TT *JB
Complaint 10009547 · Mar 10, 2003

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