Defect
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT.
Consequence
THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT AND ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider — 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.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1991 compare to other Spider years?
Does the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
A CASTING FLAW IN THE STEERING BOX PITMAN AND OR IDLE ARMS MAY CAUSE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BOX PITMAN OR IDLE ARM COULDRESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH CASTING FLAW.
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider — common questions
Is the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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.