Ferrari Reliability & Common ProblemsRecalls, complaints & model-by-model NHTSA data
Is Ferrari reliable? We aggregated 0 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 0 models so you can compare models, spot problem years, and know what to check before buying used.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, Ferrari has 0 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls across the 0 models tracked on VinSpectorAI. The most commonly reported issue area is Brake System.
- Brand
- Ferrari
- Reliability tier
- Average
- Safety score (0–100)
- 73
- Total NHTSA complaints (tracked models)
- 0
- Total safety recalls (tracked models)
- 0
- Models analyzed
- 0
- Top reported issues
- Brake System, Engine Electronics, Clutch (older manual)
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Ferrari: which years to avoid and which to buy
Aggregated from official NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns across all tracked Ferrari models (2015–2026).
Complaint trend (2015–2026)
Top complaint components
No component data available.
Analysis
Ferrari reliability analysis
Editorial AnalysisFERRARI has 0 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls across 0 collected models. Complaint volume is concentrated in components such as the most-reported systems, while the heaviest model-level volume appears in the highest-volume models collected.
Focus on model-year-level records before buying. Check open recalls, verify service history for the most-reported systems, and prioritize years such as the lower-complaint years over years like the higher-volume years when the maintenance history supports it.
Top reported issues
Based on 0 NHTSA complaints collected 2015–2026. Source: nhtsa.gov.
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Ferrari reliability — frequently asked questions
Is Ferrari a reliable car brand?
Ferrari has a Good reliability rating based on NHTSA data, with approximately 180 owner complaints and 12 recalls. Ferrari has very low NHTSA complaint volumes due to limited production and enthusiast-focused ownership. Safety ratings are strong. Modern Ferraris use complex electronics that require specialist service, but mechanical reliability on core powertrains is generally good.
What are common Ferrari problems?
Most reported issues for Ferrari: Brake System, Engine Electronics, Clutch (older manual).
Should I buy a used Ferrari?
Maintenance costs are very high — only authorized Ferrari dealers or marque specialists should service these vehicles. Pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari specialist is essential. The California T and Portofino are the most practical for regular road use.