2017 Alfa Romeo GIULIA
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Alfa Romeo GIULIA has 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.8x the segment average of 27. The most common issue is fuel system problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: i purchased this vehicle at the end of may 2017, after putting on about 500 mi within 4 weeks, a check engine light came on, i took it to the dealership, they kept it overnight,looked at it, and called the following day & said there was "something loose that needed to be tightened" and that the car . There are 7 recalls issued for this model year.
157
Total Complaints
7
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
5.8x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
FUEL SYSTEM
41 complaints- • I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT THE END OF MAY 2017, AFTER PUTTING ON ABOUT 500 MI WITHIN 4 WEEKS, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT,LOOKED AT IT, AND CALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY & SAID THERE WAS "SOMETHING LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED" AND THAT THE CAR
- • CAR CLUSTER REBOOTS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND FUEL GAUGE / MILES TO EMPTY RADICALLY JUMPS ALL OVER THE PLACE - THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX 8 TIMES WITH ALFA ENGINEERS INVOLVED EACH TIME CLAIMING IT WAS FIXED - ATTEMPTED TO GO THROUGH STERICYCLE THEY CLAIMED THEY ARE NOT LIABLE AND WILL DO NOTHING TO
- • WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY STUCK IN TRAFFIC, IT WAS A STOP AND GO AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN RESUMING THE ACCELERATION (WHILE IN NORMAL FROM THE DNA ). I SLOWLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, WHEN I PRESSED THE BREAKS THE FEELING ON THE PEDAL WAS ABNORMAL AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRO
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT THE END OF MAY 2017, AFTER PUTTING ON ABOUT 500 MI WITHIN 4 WEEKS, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT,LOOKED AT IT, AND CALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY & SAID THERE WAS "SOMETHING LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED" AND THAT THE CAR ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2017 Alfa Romeo GIULIA
Based on 46 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 13K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ELECTRICAL
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (7)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.
Risk: Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Alfa Romeo GIULIA
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Alfa Romeo GIULIA
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 157 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT THE END OF MAY 2017, AFTER PUTTING ON ABOUT 500 MI WITHIN 4 WEEKS, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT,LOOKED AT IT, AND CALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY & SAID THERE WAS "SOMETHING LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED" AND THAT THE CAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT THE END OF MAY 2017, AFTER PUTTING ON ABOUT 500 MI WITHIN 4 WEEKS, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT,LOOKED AT IT, AND CALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY & SAID THERE WAS "SOMETHING LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED" AND THAT THE CAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: THE ENGINE STALLED FOLLOWING FUEL TOP OFF. IT STALLED MOVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR MY SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD RAINING SHARDS OF GLASS BOTH OUTWARD AND DOWN TOWARD THE PASSENGERS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Alfa Romeo dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Alfa Romeo GIULIA — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 157
- Recalls
- 7
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 17
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 27
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