Alfa Romeo 164 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 7 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 28.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 4; 2000: 2; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 756797 · 2002-01-13 (January 13, 2002)
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 3RD TO 4TH (AUTOMATIC) WHEN COLD,IS THIS A WELL KOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR? THANKS IN ADVANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 756797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958264 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
STARTED VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE SUDDENLY IT SURGED HIT TWO CARS CROSSED THE HIGHWAY HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482214 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY SHORT CIRCUITS, ALSO SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE OF VEHICLE TWICE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482214 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
1991: 2; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 1