Alfa Romeo 164 1991
Model 164 made in 1991 by Alfa Romeo got 10 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Premium | $ 1088 | 4 | 900322 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 18/27/21 | 20/35/25 | Premium | $ 1035 | 4 | 900322 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 4 | 900322 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V019000 | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1989 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 4500 | 03/11/1991 | MFR | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | 01/14/1991 | 02/19/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Headlight switch could malfunction causing sudden high beams failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden high beams failure could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlights switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V140000 | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1990 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 5965 | 08/23/1996 | MFR | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alfa romeo at 1-407-856-5072. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/04/1995 | 03/06/1995 | ||
| Other: attempted to reset computer to no avail. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Gas fumes entering passenger's compartment due to loose clamps around the gas tank. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Transmission slips from 3rd to 4th (automatic) when cold,is this a well kown problem for this car? thanks in advance. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1995 | 2 | 03/06/1995 | |
| Automatic transmission does not downshift when accelerator is depressed/would not shift even if shifted manually. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Started experiencing problems with the transmission about 42 miles. the transmission would shift too early and when the gas was applied it would not shift at all, had to shift manually. please describe in detail. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Front driver's and passengers seat belts have failed, seat belt buckles will not release. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Exterior door handle broke off. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Suspension problem, causing tires to wear unevenly. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Suspension problem, causing tires to wear unevenly. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/05/1995 | |||
| Started vehicle shifted into reverse suddenly it surged hit two cars crossed the highway hit an embankment and flipped over. tt | |||