Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ferrari 296 GTB model year (2022–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Avoid
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 0
Best Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Ferrari 296 GTB — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Ferrari 296 GTB Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent 296 GTB models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 296 GTB should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2025 Ferrari 296 GTB if possible. It has 1 recall, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 3 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 296 GTB to buy?+
The 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 296 GTB has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2023, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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