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1996 Lamborghini Diablo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other Diablo years?

Diablo NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted2 complaints1992: 2 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints
Diablo NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V030000Latches & LocksFebruary 25, 1998 · 44 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW RETRACTOR SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE DOOR(S) TO OPEN, WILL REMAIN IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT (OR ENTER) THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW SYSTEM AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM WITH THE NEW, MODIFIED VERSION OF THE MICRO SWITCH AND LATCH ASSEMBLY.

1996 Lamborghini Diablo — common questions

Is the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.