Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V586000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V512000 Incorrect Tire Information on Labels/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V510000 Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V382000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotor May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V148000 Adaptive Cruse Control May Fail To Deactivate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V828000 Brake Fluid Leak due to Brake Line Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V636000 Engine Misfire may cause Heat Damage NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 24 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 65 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 65 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia has substantial evidence of reliability issues, with 65 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. The complaints focus heavily on the electrical system, fuel/propulsion, and engine, pointing to recurrent issues. The data shows a higher-than-average likelihood of costly repairs, leading to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Spark plug replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Coolant leaks near brakes
- Loss of adaptive cruise control
- Overheating catalytic converter
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.