Alfa Romeo 164 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Alfa Romeo 164 (1991–1991) that have at least 5 complaints. 1991 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 164 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | — | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain3 30%
- Vehicle speed control1 10%
- Tires1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Air bags1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1991: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #804239, filed 1996-10Other Alfa Romeo models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology