AI Damage2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 127 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 65
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 127
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 42% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 37% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 35% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 8% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 27 complaints (42% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 61.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 24 complaints (37% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 23 complaints (35% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (9% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Exterior lighting: 6 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.9 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 65 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 4 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 26 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
After I took it to the Alfa Romeo dealer, I had to replace the fuel pump according to the dealer, which is a common problem. I think Alfa Romeo should do a recall on the fuel pump. I also,scratched my car due to this incident avoiding a bigger accident.
This brake failure caused me to rear end someone, which caused a multiple vehicle accident. The dealership I took it to was aware that I was having electrical issues with the car, but they said they couldn't do anything about it because they couldn't find any fault codes. I even sent them a video of it as well.
When the vehicle was started, several unknown warning indicators illuminated and the headlights were inoperable. On another occasion, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the garage door. There were no injuries.
The carbon ceramic brakes were inconsistent when driving new, but not noticeable enough to immediately go to the dealer in the first ~2000 miles. The car was used in traffic at a relatively slow speed. But then it failed, and as a resultant an accident happened. The dealer is refusing to acknowledge this issue.
I purchased this vehicle at the end of may 2017, after putting on about 500 mi within 4 weeks, a check engine light came on, I took it to the dealership, they kept it overnight,looked at it, and called the following day & said there was "something loose that needed to be tightened" and that the car was ready for pick…
The message “Service Electronic Throttle Control” was displayed. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall.
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX], while driving to an extracurricular activity for my [XXX] child, my vehicle displayed the following warning messages: “Service Engine,” “Service Electronic Throttle Control,” and “Start/Stop Unavailable.” Immediately after these warnings appeared, the vehicle shut off and shifted into…
Multiple times the check engine light will come on while driving. It shuts engine down at any speed. This usually happens during warm up phase of vehicle. You have to pull over and cycle power off and on multiple times before it starts and runs again. It has stalled in intersections causing traffic delays.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 760 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Giulia has 20 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 65, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
- Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification
- Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights,…
- BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
- Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights,…
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- Customer Satisfaction Notification 64C – Powertrain Control Module Wiring Harness- Dealer Notification
- Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on…
Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on based on a VIN search in Service Library. Before replacing this part due to Engine Light On with P1CEA (Boost…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
NHTSA lists 127 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine. Total complaints: 65. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (28%), stalls while driving (15%), warning lights, check engine (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
NHTSA lists 127 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.