Defect
THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
1991 Alfa Romeo 164 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
10
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1991 compare to other 164 years?
What are the most common 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 3 | 30% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 10% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 10% | new |
| Airbags | 1 | 10% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 10% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 10% | new |
Does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
HEADLIGHT SWITCH COULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE.
Consequence
SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ABOUT 42 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT TOO EARLY AND WHEN THE GAS WAS APPLIED IT WOULD NOT SHIFT AT ALL, HAD TO SHIFT MANUALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK”
“STARTED VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE SUDDENLY IT SURGED HIT TWO CARS CROSSED THE HIGHWAY HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER. TT”
1991 Alfa Romeo 164 — common questions
Is the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 reliable?
The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
What are the most common 1991 164 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (3 complaints), seat belts (1 complaints), body & structure (1 complaints).
Does the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.