Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1991 Ferrari 348 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 100% | ▲ up |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
Consequence
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.
Defect
THE STEERING BOX EXTENSION FASTENERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIAL.
Consequence
THE FASTENER CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING PLAY IN THE STEERINGSYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING BOX EXTENSION FASTENER WITH A NEW FASTENER CONSTRUCTED WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH AND SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. PER THE DEALERSHIP, THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MOTOR. THERE WAS A RECALL (03V142000) FOR THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, BUT IT DID NOT APPLY TO THIS MODEL YEAR. *NLM”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Ferrari 348. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.