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Is the Ferrari California Reliable?

2009–2017 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

88/ 100Excellent
21
Total Recalls
6
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Ferrari California Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
201710
95
Excellent
201610
95
Excellent
201510
95
Excellent
201421
89
Excellent
201321
89
Excellent
201222
88
Excellent
201141
79
Good
201041
79
Good
200940
80
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the California Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ferrari California88/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The California scores 21 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Ferrari California Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS
3
SERVICE BRAKES
1
ENGINE
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1

Based on 6 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ferrari California reliable?+

The Ferrari California scores 88/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 9 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 21 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year California is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2017 California achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a California last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ferrari California owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used California will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Ferrari California VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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