Alfa Romeo 164Model year report

1991 Alfa Romeo 164 Problems

Complaints: 8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 2campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and fuel system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 1996-10

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
164 FWD	3.0L 6-cyl	5-speed manual	16	25	19	$4,350
164 FWD	3.0L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	16	23	18	$4,550
164 FWD	3.0L 6-cyl	5-speed manual	15	23	18	$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

96V140000Jul 23, 1996
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Covers: Alfa Romeo 164 1991–1993
The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak.
91V019000Jan 14, 1991
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Covers: Alfa Romeo 164 1991
Headlight switch could malfunction causing sudden high beams failure.

Recall details for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164.

Other model years of the Alfa Romeo 164

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1991	8	—	2	—	18	—	Not enough data

All Alfa Romeo 164 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 (164, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.