Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 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 #19V551000 Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level 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
- NHTSA #17V823000 Contaminated Brake Fluid may Affect Braking NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 32 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia faces a significant number of complaints and recall campaigns, primarily affecting the fuel system, engine, and electrical components. With 89 owner complaints and 9 recalls, there is moderate evidence pointing towards below-average reliability. Recalls affecting critical systems, like fuel pumps and brakes, suggest potential costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
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
- Coolant change
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel efficiency drop
- Engine misfire
- Dashboard warning lights
- Adaptive cruise control issues
- Brake performance degradation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.