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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
9%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
8,298miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 9% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,298 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.

“I recently purchased this 2018 Alfa Romeo guilia used. I was not totally familiar with the fuel system warning, and I believed I had at least 20-25 miles of fuel remaining. I may have miscalculated my mileage, but in any event, I ran out of fuel (I was close to a gas station as was able to get the fuel and start the car within 20 minutes overall). …”

NHTSA complaint #11231930, filed 2019-07, 11,000 miles

“2018 Giulia qv but it has been in the shop in pensacola for over 7 consecutive weeks and they still have not figured out what's wrong. Under acceleration and left hand turns the service electronic throttle lights up as well as various other lights. What's scary is the power steering temporarily stops, yanking the wheel hard right and I have to muscle it to keep it from running off the road. Nothing short or dangerous. I have had a case open with alfa cares and have tried to escalate with no result.”

NHTSA complaint #11395071, filed 2021-02, 20,000 miles

“After several issues with paddle shifters the right rear seat belt failed. It would not retrack properly and then totally locked in the mid position making it totally unusable to secure my 8 year old child. The car is about three weeks old with approx. 700 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11149659, filed 2018-11, 700 miles

“i have been waiting for months received a letter from Alfa Romeo sent them my details, for them to get in touch with me when the remedy for this potential dangerous fault to be rectified. Many crashes have taken place, as the car could potentially cut out whilst on the highways. For Alfa Romeo to leave me in a state where this car could cut out without warning at any stage is not unacceptable. I have to use my car for work, and I am having to resort to using other means with the fear this car could cut out on me on the freeways. …”

NHTSA complaint #11713235, filed 2026-01

“The Electronic Throttle control and check engine lights came on suddenly, and then the car lost power. It would not turn off or turn on. The gear shifter did not work. It just stalled. Could not engage or disengage emergency brake. Steering wheel locked. I got it towed to Alfa Romeo of Glendale and they told me the fault was with a faulty fuel pressure sensor, which they replaced, telling me if the error recurred they would need to replace the fuel tank. The safety of everyone was put at risk because the car abruptly lost power and could not be moved off the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11564879, filed 2024-01

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021111%
202016%
201924%
201889%
201722%

Other parts of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Fuel system
42 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

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.

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