1990 Ferrari Testarossa Problems: 2 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1990 Ferrari Testarossa problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Seat belts
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Recalls 2

Seat beltsReported April 7, 2003 · 2,008 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. Inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced.
Risk: If the passive restraint system experiences an electrical or mechanical failure, the seat occupant would not be fully protected.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all the main components of the passive seat belt system. This includes the electronic control units, the retractor mechanism, and both the right and left motor driven track assemblies. Owner notification began april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ferrari at 1‑201‑816‑2651.

Recall number 03V142000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported May 18, 1992 · 645 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
Risk: The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. This could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy: Replace locknut with an improved locknut.

Recall number 92V072000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 17, 2019 Service bulletinBrembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
Jun 11, 2019 Service bulletinFerrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
Feb 15, 2019 Service bulletinClassiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019

What 1990 Ferrari Testarossa owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Seat belts · 96,000 miles · NV

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 las vegas nv

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Seat belts · CA · 1 injury

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

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Questions about the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa

Is the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, close to a typical Testarossa model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa?

Seat belts, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa have?

2 recalls, covering seat belts and steering.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ferrari Testarossa seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V142000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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