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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 103 total for the year
Median mileage
9,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 4% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The instrument cluster panel crashed and went black while the car was in motion during a drive at night. The lights and turn signals were also not working. This problem persisted for about 2 minutes and reoccurred 2 other times within a distance of 3 miles of operation. Taken to dealer 2/14/19 for repair. Car returned /15/19. Problem reoccurred while in motion, daytime, no turn signals and towed to dealer. Car returned 2/26/19. Problem reoccurred 2/27/19 while in motion during day and lasted 2 min. Car towed to dealer. Car returned 3/27/19. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192357, filed 2019-03, 9,500 miles

“While driving on highway at approximately 65mph, the panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded causing shards of glass to be propelled through the cabin of the vehicle. All windows including the sunroof had been completely closed. My air conditioner was running, there were no vehicles directly in front of me or near me actually. There was no debris that struck the car nor where there any over pass streets or overhead structures in the vicinity. …”

NHTSA complaint #11443547, filed 2021-12

“The battery will not hold a charge significant enough for the rear window defrost to work, and stop/start to work. Have replaced the battery twice and the dealer's answer is that I don't drive enough to get the battery charged enough as battery health is only 30%. I drive 20 miles a day, every day, somedays 100 miles. Others have this same issue in their Forum. Another solution is to constantly put a charger on the battery. The rear window ices over and is a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11449953, filed 2022-02

“Rear window area is leaking into cab of truck. Appears to be coming from above the rear window. Has lead to water intrusion and possible electrical issues within window motor and nearby. Headliner area is also getting wet/holding water.”

NHTSA complaint #11744524, filed 2026-06

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021111%
202016%
201924%
201833%
201744%

Other parts of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Fuel system
50 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology