1991 ALFA ROMEO 164
2 recalls, 10 complaints
96V140000 Jul 23, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
91V019000 Jan 14, 1991
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
HEADLIGHT SWITCH COULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE.
Consequence
SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 17, 2002
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 3RD TO 4TH (AUTOMATIC) WHEN COLD,IS THIS A WELL KOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR? THANKS IN ADVANCE. *AK
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 1997
Incident date: Aug 4, 1995
OTHER: ATTEMPTED TO RESET COMPUTER TO NO AVAIL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 3, 1997
Incident date: Jul 23, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED/WOULD NOT SHIFT EVEN IF SHIFTED MANUALLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
GAS FUMES ENTERING PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT DUE TO LOOSE CLAMPS AROUND THE GAS TANK.
TIRES
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
SUSPENSION PROBLEM, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
SUSPENSION PROBLEM, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1996
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. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 1, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED, SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT RELEASE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
STARTED VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE SUDDENLY IT SURGED HIT TWO CARS CROSSED THE HIGHWAY HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER. TT
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 ALFA ROMEO 164
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
ALFA ROMEO 164 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ALFA ROMEO 164 across all model years (1991, 1995).
5
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths