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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F141 faults

6 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

6 known faults

599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1

  1. Leaking magnetorheological dampers

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. F1 gearbox clutch and gear changes

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo considers clutch wear not especially problematic (more than 50,000 miles possible, wear readable via OBD) but puts a clutch at over £2,000 before labour. The Ferrari Owners' Club links jerky take-offs to clutch wear or sensors, with a new clutch at £3,000–5,000, and recommends a gearbox oil change every two years or 37,000 miles. Giallo Modena considers clutch problems common on cars driven hard, advises asking for the clutch's remaining-life reading (below 50%, a replacement is near) and links jerky shifts to the hydraulic actuators.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    PistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Corrosion of the aluminium chassis

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The Ferrari Owners' Club points out that the aluminium tub is not immune to corrosion: paint bubbling where the composite rear buttresses meet the rear wings, and at the door sill. Giallo Modena advises checking the aluminium chassis for signs of corrosion, especially if the car has lived near the sea.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Radiator and cooling system leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    evo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle

  1. Leaking magnetorheological dampers

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    PistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Corrosion of the aluminium chassis

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The Ferrari Owners' Club points out that the aluminium tub is not immune to corrosion: paint bubbling where the composite rear buttresses meet the rear wings, and at the door sill. Giallo Modena advises checking the aluminium chassis for signs of corrosion, especially if the car has lived near the sea.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Radiator and cooling system leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    evo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1

  1. Leaking magnetorheological dampers

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. F1 gearbox clutch and gear changes

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo considers clutch wear not especially problematic (more than 50,000 miles possible, wear readable via OBD) but puts a clutch at over £2,000 before labour. The Ferrari Owners' Club links jerky take-offs to clutch wear or sensors, with a new clutch at £3,000–5,000, and recommends a gearbox oil change every two years or 37,000 miles. Giallo Modena considers clutch problems common on cars driven hard, advises asking for the clutch's remaining-life reading (below 50%, a replacement is near) and links jerky shifts to the hydraulic actuators.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    PistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Corrosion of the aluminium chassis

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The Ferrari Owners' Club points out that the aluminium tub is not immune to corrosion: paint bubbling where the composite rear buttresses meet the rear wings, and at the door sill. Giallo Modena advises checking the aluminium chassis for signs of corrosion, especially if the car has lived near the sea.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Radiator and cooling system leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    evo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

599 GTO V12 6.0 F1

  1. Leaking magnetorheological dampers

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. F1 gearbox clutch and gear changes

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo considers clutch wear not especially problematic (more than 50,000 miles possible, wear readable via OBD) but puts a clutch at over £2,000 before labour. The Ferrari Owners' Club links jerky take-offs to clutch wear or sensors, with a new clutch at £3,000–5,000, and recommends a gearbox oil change every two years or 37,000 miles. Giallo Modena considers clutch problems common on cars driven hard, advises asking for the clutch's remaining-life reading (below 50%, a replacement is near) and links jerky shifts to the hydraulic actuators.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    PistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Radiator and cooling system leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    evo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1

  1. Leaking magnetorheological dampers

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo cites leaking dampers as one of the only two recurring problems (up to £2,500 a pair in its feature, more than £3,000 in the buying section). PistonHeads confirms they can leak and that a new pair costs £3,000. The Ferrari Owners' Club quotes new dampers at around £1,500 each, sold only in pairs.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. F1 gearbox clutch and gear changes

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo considers clutch wear not especially problematic (more than 50,000 miles possible, wear readable via OBD) but puts a clutch at over £2,000 before labour. The Ferrari Owners' Club links jerky take-offs to clutch wear or sensors, with a new clutch at £3,000–5,000, and recommends a gearbox oil change every two years or 37,000 miles. Giallo Modena considers clutch problems common on cars driven hard, advises asking for the clutch's remaining-life reading (below 50%, a replacement is near) and links jerky shifts to the hydraulic actuators.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Worn ball joints, track rod ends and suspension

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    PistonHeads reports worn ball joints and creaking, £500 per corner. The Ferrari Owners' Club cites steering and suspension ball joints as the first likely problems, inexpensive to repair (£500 per corner for the ball joints). evo recommends listening for suspension knocks.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Radiator and cooling system leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    evo lists leaking radiators among the only recurring problems. Giallo Modena asks buyers to check the cooling system for leaks and overheating, especially on older cars.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Temperamental electrics and ageing interior trim

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    evo warns of small electrical faults and notes that minor parts are expensive: if the mirror control fails, the whole switch panel must be replaced, at a four-figure cost. Giallo Modena mentions sticky plastics, peeling controls, shrinking leather, and a weak battery that triggers warning lights.

    Versions
    599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTB Fiorano V12 6.0 manuelle, 599 GTB HGTE V12 6.0 F1, 599 GTO V12 6.0 F1, 599 SA Aperta V12 6.0 F1
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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