2011 California Shutting Down While Driving

Well I’ve already had enough that I need to post something here.

I just purchased a used 2011 California with just over 22k miles literally 4 days ago. Flew in to the dealership, and drove it through pouring rain over 200 miles back home, no issues.

When I purchased it, it was continually showing flashing errors - Mannetino, and a few other ancronyms upon startup. The dealership assured me that it was most likely nothing to be concerned with, and that those faults eventually go away. I confirmed with my local Ferrari dealership service advisor - who I’ve now become very friendly with, and he did warn me that the batteries on these are extremely finicky. These faults are most likely not a concern and usually a battery issue. But a trickle charger is critical to have.

Well, I’ve been driving the car every day since now locally and on two separate occasions, the car has completely shut down on me. What happens is the instrument cluster starts to go haywire flashing anll the failures, blinking lights, and the car will not accelerate out of first gear. It’s pretty nerve-racking because both times I’ve been on the highway. The first time, I was able to restart the car and get it off safely. Then called a tow. Albeit frustrating I was glad to get it to the dealership. Once there, the next day the car started splendidly like nothing happened. Wtf.

The second time which was just hours ago, I finally got a video of what was going on, as I fought in first gear to get it off the highway through traffic. You can see for yourself what’s happening. I’ve had to call a tow company both times. This second time I was capable of restarting the car after an hour and getting it back home. But I’m really having enough of this already. And I’d like to identify what the hell is going on. I definitely do not feel safe enough to put my family in the vehicle.

Has anyone experienced this? It is worth noting the car did not come with a trickle charger, that was my first purchase and will be delivered here soon. Also, my guess is it’s been sitting in the dealer lot and the battery unattended, working off a poor charge. Any guesses on this? Most appreciated in advance. I’m already ready to return this thing.


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Thanks for the reply. I should’ve clarified; I did not get any errors at all in the 200 mile car ride home. And that was the drive in the ran.