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#BS-1991-ALF164-6A35

1991 Alfa Romeo 164

Based on reports from 10 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 10 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

2 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (20%)
Speed Control1 (10%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (10%)
Structure:body:door1 (10%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (10%)
Fuel System1 (10%)
Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
Suspension:front1 (10%)

1991 Alfa Romeo 164: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

91V019000Mar 1991

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH COULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE.

96V140000Aug 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1991 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

10

Class avg

64

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1991 Alfa Romeo 164: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 reliable?
The 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 has 10 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Alfa Romeo 164 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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