Ferrari 488 spider problems
The Ferrari 488 (Type F142M) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car replaced the 458, being the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It was succeeded by the Ferrari F8.
The car is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, smaller in displacement but generating a higher power output than the 458's naturally aspirated engine. The 488 GTB was named "The Supercar of the Year 2015" by car magazine Top Gear, as well as becoming Motor Trend's 2017 "Best Driver's Car". Jeremy Clarkson announced the 488 Pista as his 2019 Supercar of the Year.
Specifications
Engine
The 488 GTB is powered by a 3,902 cc (3.9 L; 238.1 cu in) (488 cc per cylinder, thus the name) all-aluminium dry sump unit of the Ferrari F154 V8 engine family. Turbocharged with two parallel ball-bearing twin-scroll turbochargers supplied by IHI/Honeywell and two air-to-air intercoolers, the turbine wheels are made of low-density TiAl alloy often used in jet engines to reduce inertia and resist high temperatures within the turbocharger. The engine generates a power output of 670 PS (493 kW; 661 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. This results in a specific power output of 126.3 kW (171.7 PS; 169.4 hp) per litre and specific torque output of 194.8 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) per litre, both records for a Ferrari automobile.
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Common Ferrari 488 spider problems
Common problems reported by owners of the Ferrari 488 Spider include issues with the airbag deployment and brake disc wear warning system.
- Brake Disc Wear Warning System: In 2018, a software bug was identified in the Ferrari 488 GTB's brake disc wear warning system. Under specific conditions, the software algorithm calculating the wear percentage of the carbon-ceramic brake discs might malfunction, leading to a reset of the wear value estimation. This issue could result in the critical wear threshold of the brake discs being reached without warning the driver, potentially causing damage to the brake discs and increasing the risk of an accident. Owners are recommended to contact their local Ferrari dealership for resolution.
Is the 488 Spider reliable?
Despite these costs, the 488's reliability when properly maintained is commendable. Issues such as turbo-related problems or electronic glitches are not widespread, but routine checks are essential to prevent any unforeseen issues. One of the appealing aspects of the Ferrari 488 is its value retention.
Is a Ferrari 488 a good investment?
Our experts haven't yet calculated residuals for the 488, but you can expect extremely strong returns over three years. This is mainly down to strong demand and limited supply, but the car's four-year warranty and seven-year maintenance plan will also a play a part in its desirability.
How much is a Ferrari 488 Spider worth?
Prices for a used Ferrari 488 Spider currently range from $198,500 to $354,900, with vehicle mileage ranging from 592 to 35,302.
What is the maximum speed of 488 Spider?
202 mph
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is unchanged at 3.0 seconds, while the 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) acceleration takes slightly longer at 8.7 seconds, and top speed is likewise slightly lower at 325 km/h (202 mph). The Ferrari 488 Spider was named one of the top ten tech cars in 2016 by IEEE Spectrum.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Ferrari 488 spider years
We have researched Ferrari problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Ferrari 488 spider cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Ferrari 488 spider model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ferrari 488 spider model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Ferrari 488 spider years
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Ferrari 488 spider car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Ferrari 488 spider , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Ferrari 488 spider vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ferrari 488 spider . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ferrari 488 spider vehicles.
List of Ferrari 488 spider complaints
Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-07
- Date Complaint: 2021-10-04
- VIN: ZFF80AMA0J0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On 07 September 2021, I had been driving my 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider for 8 to 10 miles when the car suddenly displayed the following message "Brake Fluid Low, Go to Dealer Slowly". (note: Dealer is 2 hours away at 60 mph). As I slowed the car from approximately 45 mph, the brakes felt minimal but with down-shifting and minimal brakes I was able to slow the car. I attempted to limp home at 5 to 10 mph however within 3 miles or so the brakes failed completely. With the pedal to the floor there was absolutely no effect on the vehicle. It was fortunate that I was able to slow the car prior to complete failure and did not hit anything or anyone. Once the brakes failed completely, I did end up running through a stop sign before I could pull off the road into a parking lot and only stopped the car by rolling into an uphill parking spot and hitting the concrete parking barrier with the tires. I found it was necessary to turn the car off in order to keep it from rolling backwards. The car does not have a classic emergency brake but rather an electronic hold function. When trying to activate this function to keep the car from rolling backwards the car displayed the following message (as best I can remember) "Depress Brake Pedal to Activate Hold". However, with the brake pedal fully depressed, the function would not activate even though it worked fine prior to the brake failure (and subsequent to repair). The car was towed to the dealer and repaired under warranty. The service manager reported that the Master Cylinder leaked into the vacuum booster. I had requested that the failed parts be returned to me however the service manager advised me that failed parts replaced under warranty are returned to Ferrari.
Recalls Ferrari 488 spider
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Ferrari 488 spider.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Report Received Date: 2021-10-23
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
- Consequence: Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.
- Model: Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Report Received Date: 2019-06-04
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
- Model: Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Report Received Date: 2019-02-14
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, 2018-2019 488 GTB, GTC4Lusso T, GTC4Lusso, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, and 2019 488 Pista vehicles. The fuel vapor separator may crack and allow fuel to leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel vapor separator, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 69.
- Model: Ferrari 488 spider 2018
- Report Received Date: 2019-01-09
- Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.
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