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1991 Alfa Romeo Spider recalls & problems

The 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Interior lightingMay 14, 1992

Interior lighting

Recall 92V0760001,800 vehicles

Problem
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT.
Risk
THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
Fix
REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT AND ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
SteeringJan 8, 1991

Linkages

Recall 91V007000500 vehicles

Problem
A CASTING FLAW IN THE STEERING BOX PITMAN AND OR IDLE ARMS MAY CAUSE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BOX PITMAN OR IDLE ARM COULDRESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
Fix
REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH CASTING FLAW.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Spider

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

Spider

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.