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2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alfa Romeo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Alfa Romeo 8C owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, describing incidents dated September 1, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11361102 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND SHUT-OFF WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NYLE…

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Possible Tie Rod Failure

NHTSA #13V196000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported May 13, 2013 · Maserati North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,438 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 205 · Owners notified June 27, 2013

Defect description

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

Safety consequence

Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS

NHTSA #09V001000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice

Reported January 6, 2009 · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 7,912 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 183 · Owners notified February 13, 2009 · Vehicles built through June 1, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.

Safety consequence

IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Notes

MASERATI RECALL NO. 183.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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