2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya — 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 2003 compare to other See Ya years?

See Ya NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	1	50%	new
Other	1	50%	new

Does the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya have recalls?

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

07V220000OtherMay 21, 2007 · 5,625 units

Defect

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

ALFA LEISURE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-800-373-3372.

03V025000Fuel SystemJanuary 15, 2003 · 73 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS (HEP8). THE PUMP COMPONENTS MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PRESSURE SEAL FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF ROUGH RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STALL DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE.

Consequence

ONCE ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THE ENGINE CANNOT BE RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PUMP SERIAL NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE PUMP IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR ALFA LEISURE AT 1-909-628-5574.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT AIMED WHERE THEY SHOULD BE AIMED. THE ENCLOSURE THAT THEY ARE MOUNTED IN WAS NOT GOOD AND AIMING THEM WAS A WASTE OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. HE TALKED TO OTHER OWNER'S WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED , AND THEY TOLD HIM IT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 31, 2004

“PROBLEMS WITH ALFA SEE YA MOTORHOME.*MR THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE WOULD SLIDE OUT BUT HAD TO BE PUSHED BACK IN WHILE THE BUTTON WAS BEING PRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE A/C WASN'T COOLING THE RV ADEQUATELY. ALTHOUGH ADJUSTMENTS/REPAIRS WERE MADE THE A/C STILL DIDN'T WORK…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 28, 2003

2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya — common questions

Is the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya reliable?

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

Does the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya. 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 2003 compare to other See Ya years?

What are the most common 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya problems?

Does the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya — common questions

Is the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya reliable?

Does the 2003 Alfa Romeo See Ya have recalls?

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