2004 Alfa Romeo Gold problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Gold years?

Gold NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	1	100%	new

Does the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V016000SteeringJanuary 10, 2008 · 602 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.

Consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ALFA LEISURE IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.

04V141000OtherMarch 18, 2004 · 43 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GIRARD AWNINGS, THE MAIN EXTERIOR PATO AWNING WIND SENSOR CIRCUIT COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WIRED.

Consequence

THE MAIN AWNING MAY EXTEND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MOVE THE PROPER WIRES TO THE CORRECT POSITION , IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALFA AT 1-800-373-3372.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON JULY 6,2004 APPROXIMATEY 20 MILES FROM GREEN RIVER, UTAH MY RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW OUT. ON JULY 8, 2004 APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES FROM MC DERMITT, OREGON MY LEFT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 6, 2004

2004 Alfa Romeo Gold — common questions

Is the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2004 compare to other Gold years?

What are the most common 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold problems?

Does the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2004 Alfa Romeo Gold — common questions

Is the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold reliable?

Does the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gold have recalls?

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