VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Ferrari 296 GTB2022–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Ferrari 296 GTB — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 55 | 84 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 68 | 89 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 78 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 85 | 95 | Excellent |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the 296 GTB compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year 296 GTB to buy?+
See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every 296 GTB model year.
Which 296 GTB years have the most problems?+
See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common 296 GTB problems?+
See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.