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Alfa Romeo 164 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Alfa Romeo 164 since 1991, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1991 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
3
Worst year
1991
Model years
1991-1999

Alfa Romeo 164 years to avoid

No model year of the Alfa Romeo 164 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Alfa Romeo 164 years

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Alfa Romeo 164 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19911993199419951999

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Most common Alfa Romeo 164 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Alfa Romeo 164 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-1Fuel system00
1995-1Electrical10
1994-2Brakes00
1993-1Electrical10
1991-8Transmission21

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Alfa Romeo 164

What years of the Alfa Romeo 164 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Alfa Romeo 164 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Alfa Romeo 164?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Alfa Romeo 164?

Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo 164 have?

3 recalls between 1991 and 1999. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.

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