Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2005 Ferrari F430 peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2005 Ferrari F430
Body and fuel not decoded, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Apr 3, 2009 to Apr 3, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year22,166 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2005 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2005 Ferrari F430 name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2005 Ferrari F430
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-048 | Feb 6, 2009 | Defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment | Engine and cooling | 1,950 | Repair or modification |
| 06V-478 | Dec 15, 2006 | On certain coupe and spider vehicles equipped with manual six-speed transmission, there is a non-conforming right-angle union in the clutch pump | Powertrain | 216 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2005 Ferrari F430
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 3, 2009Failure Dec 17, 200816,100 milesMarlborough, CTPower train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FERRARI F430. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH FOR HIS AUTOMATIC/MANUAL ENABLED VEHICLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V478000 (POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,100.
NHTSA complaint 10264042
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 2660 Mar 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020 Technical Documentation Update (No. 02) - 2609 Aug 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 - 2608 Aug 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2019 Technical Documentation Update - 2599 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign - 2594 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network - 164 Jul 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Takata Airbag Client Info Request - 163 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Carbon Ceramic Brakes - 2606 Jul 24, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New functions in Service Entry - 2604 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New âErrors Foundâ field in ROL creation page - 2603 Jul 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
âPro-Teamâ anti stone-chipping film - 2600 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6 - 2556 Jun 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets - 87 Jun 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws - 20 Feb 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019 - TSB-1722 Apr 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FERRARI: NEW SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE F1 GEARBOX IN F430 AND F430 SPIDER VEHICLES ONLY. THE REASON IS TO INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE IN THE GEARBOX ECU SO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND SYSTEM PRESSURE CAN BE MONITORED MORE PRECISELY. MODEL YEARS NOT LISTED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.