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Reliability and problems of Alfa Romeo cars

We have documented 8 engines and 1 gearbox across 10 generations of 10 models from Alfa Romeo. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.3 Multijet and the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II. The lowest-risk one is the 2.4 JTD / JTDm Multijet (moderate risk).

6 recalls and campaigns documented in 4 models. See the Alfa Romeo recalls

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The Alfa Romeo engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 PureTechAlfa Romeo JuniorMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.3 MultijetAlfa Romeo MiToMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  3. 31.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IIAlfa Romeo Giulietta and MiToMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  4. 41.4 T-JetAlfa Romeo Giulietta and MiToMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  5. 51.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTDAlfa Romeo 147, 156 and 159Most serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  6. 62.2 JTDm Multijet IIAlfa Romeo GiuliaMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  7. 7ZF 8HP gearboxAlfa Romeo GiuliaMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  8. 80.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyAlfa Romeo MiToMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  9. 92.4 JTD / JTDm MultijetAlfa Romeo 156, 159, 166, Brera and Spider 939Most serious fault:Medium severity25Moderate risk

Alfa Romeo models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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