1996 Ferrari F355: common problems and reliability
2 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about fuel system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 F355?The 1996 Ferrari F355 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and gasoline.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Ferrari F355 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1996 F355
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 97V013000THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WHICH DRIVES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DOES NOT FUNCTION AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 98V057000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY.
fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 09V447000FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1999 FERRARI 355 AND 355 F1 VEHICLES. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CERTAIN SCREW CLAMPS THAT ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL LINES AND THAT FASTEN THE WATER SLEEVE TO THE THERMOSTAT CONNECTION. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE SCREW CLAMPS MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment regarding the car's design, driving experience, and emotional appeal, but this is heavily tempered by a very strong and consistent consensus on prohibitively high and complex maintenance costs.
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