Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has 385 NHTSA complaints, or 48.2 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What Alfa Romeo Giulia years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2017, 2018 model years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2017 model year alone has 148 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Among Alfa Romeo Giulia model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2022 (4 complaints), 2023 (5 complaints), 2021 (9 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems?

The most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems reported to NHTSA are: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (78 complaints, 3.8% crash rate); ENGINE (65 complaints, 6.2% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (60 complaints, 10.0% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33 complaints, 3.0% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (18 complaints, 50.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Used Alfa Romeo Giulia buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2022, 2023, 2021. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Reliability

385 NHTSA complaints (2017–2025). Complaint rate: 48.2 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

96.4

Complaints

385

Crash Rate

10.4%

Fire Rate

0.8%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2017–2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The 2021–2023 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Avoid These Years

2017–2019

~109/yr complaints · 39 crashes

Average

2020

~27/yr complaints

Better Years

2021–2023

~6/yr complaints

Too New

2024

12 complaints so far

Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Alfa Romeo Giulia — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2017 (148)

Common Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	78	3.8%
ENGINE	65	6.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	60	10.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	33	3.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	18	50.0%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	16	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	15	0.0%
AIR BAGS	14	57.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	11	36.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER	10	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2017AVOID	—	148	17	—	View →
2018AVOID	—	124	10	3	View →
2019AVOID	—	55	12	—	View →
2020	—	27	0	—	View →
2021GOOD	—	9	0	—	View →
2022GOOD	—	4	0	—	View →
2023GOOD	—	5	0	—	View →
2024TOO NEW	—	12	1	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Alfa Romeo Giuliaaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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