1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider.

19841989
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Tire Defects

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
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complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
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1987 Alfa Romeo Spider — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Webbing with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Alfa Romeo Spider reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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