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Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 281 complaints about the Alfa Romeo Giulia since 2017, and 17 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 103 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and electrical problems.

2 years to avoidWorst: 2017
Owner complaints
281
Recalls
17
Worst year
2017
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2017-2025

Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid

More than twice the Giulia's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Alfa Romeo Giulia years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints by model year

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

201720182019202020212022202320242025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    124
  • Engine
    73
  • Electrical
    70
  • Brakes
    22
  • Driver assistance
    16
  • Airbags
    16
  • Transmission
    15
  • Visibility
    13
  • Acceleration
    13
  • Lights
    12
  • Wheels
    7
  • Seat belts
    7

Most reported problems on the Alfa Romeo Giulia

Fuel pump 63Check engine light 51Stalling 45Loss of power 32

Alfa Romeo Giulia problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-1Visibility10
2024-9Airbags41
2023-2Airbags30
2022923Electrical30
2021829Electrical61
20206918Electrical90
20192947Fuel system22,00078
20181189Fuel system19,20096Avoid
20177103Fuel system13,00077Avoid

Recalls 17

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Alfa Romeo Giulia warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Alfa Romeo Giulia

What years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia should you avoid?

2017 and 2018. Each has more than twice the Alfa Romeo Giulia's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 103, mostly about fuel system and electrical.

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

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

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

Fuel system, with 124 complaints across all years, followed by engine (73) and electrical (70).

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

17 recalls between 2017 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 9.

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