Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
26 first registered in 1997 are on Dutch roads; 85% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)3
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm2
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont2
- Remslang ernstig misvormd2
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 193 of these cars first registered in 1997 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1997 the figure was 64%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Brakes | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Steering | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Visibility | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.5% | 16.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
2 1997 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 21.6 L/100 km (about 11 mpg US), CO₂ 497 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| F355 · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 25.7 | 16.5 | 21.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1997 Ferrari F355.
| 1997088 22 Apr 1997 | Brakes THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WHICH DRIVES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC PUMP WILL NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION. LOSS OF BRAKE BOOST CAN RE… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1999 FERRARI 355 AND 355 F1 VEHICLES. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CERTAIN SCREW CLAMPS THAT ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL LINES AND THAT FASTEN THE WATER SLEEVE TO THE THERMOSTAT CONNECTION. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE SCREW CLAMPS MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE CAN WEAR DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE WATER HOSE CLAMP ON THE COOLANT PIPE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY.
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WHICH DRIVES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DOES NOT FUNCTION AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ferrari told its dealers about the 1997 Ferrari F355: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10164285 | Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608 |
| 10164284 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update |
| 10163405 | Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign |
| 10163403 | Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network |
| 10163402 | Takata Airbag Client Info Request |
| 10163401 | Carbon Ceramic Brakes |
| 10163380 | New functions in Service Entry |
| 10163379 | New Errors Found field in ROL creation page |
| 10163377 | Pro-Team anti stone-chipping film |
| 10163376 | 2019 Technical Documentation Update 6 |
| 10162579 | Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets |
| 10162575 | Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws |
| 10154193 | Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)