Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Ferrari 296 GTB model year (20222026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2025

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

#2 WORST
2022

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

#3 WORST
2023

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

Best Ferrari 296 GTB Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2023

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2024

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Ferrari 296 GTB — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202510
3
Avoid
202400
0
Excellent
202300
0
Excellent
202200
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: 2026

Recent 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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