Transmission slips from 3rd to 4th (automatic) when cold,is this a well kown problem for this car? Thanks in advance.
The worst 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Transmission3
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak.
- Risk
- If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe.
Recall number 96V140000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Headlight switch could malfunction causing sudden high beams failure.
- Risk
- Sudden high beams failure could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace headlights switch.
Recall number 91V019000 · Recall details
What 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Other: attempted to reset computer to no avail.
Automatic transmission does not downshift when accelerator is depressed/would not shift even if shifted manually.
Started experiencing problems with the transmission about 42 miles. The transmission would shift too early and when the gas was applied it would not shift at all, had to shift manually. Please describe in detail.
Gas fumes entering passenger's compartment due to loose clamps around the gas tank.
Front driver's and passengers seat belts have failed, seat belt buckles will not release. Tt
Exterior door handle broke off.
Started vehicle shifted into reverse suddenly it surged hit two cars crossed the highway hit an embankment and flipped over. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164
Is the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, 8.0 times a typical 164 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and exterior lighting.
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