1988 Ferrari Testarossa Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 03V142Apr 7, 20032,008 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 88V186Dec 1, 1988468 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Ferrari Testarossa problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2021-12-30, Seat Belts
The contact's son owns a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The contact stated that vehicle was manufactured with an electrical seat belt that would recline once an occupant was seated in either the driver’s or passenger’s side seat. The contact stated that the track for the passenger side seat belt was defective and would not recline with an occupant seated in the passenger’s seat. The seat belt warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V142000 (Seat Belts) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had y
1998-05-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
SPONTANEOUS ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

1988 Ferrari Testarossa questions

Does the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa: Seat Belts; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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