The airbag ecu has failed on a low battery and part is not available from ferrari or trw although the car was certified with airbags. At time of failure the vehicle was stopped due to an alternator failure that happened on the highway. Ferrari should be able to provide this safety part.
The worst 1998 Ferrari 550 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
Recalls 2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.
- Risk
- This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.
Recall number 99V166000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak where the ferrule of the union meets the flexible pipe allowing fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines.
Recall number 98V268000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ferrari 550 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 2019 Technical Documentation Update
- Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
- Takata Airbag Client Info Request
- New functions in Service Entry
- ÂPro-Teamâ anti stone-chipping film
- New âErrors Foundâ field in ROL creation page
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes
- 2019 Technical Documentation Update 6
- Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
- Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
What 1998 Ferrari 550 owners say
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Questions about the 1998 Ferrari 550
Is the 1998 Ferrari 550 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Ferrari 550, close to a typical 550 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ferrari 550?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ferrari 550 have?
2 recalls, covering steering and fuel system, gasoline.
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