2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems and reliability
· 952One of the worst Giulia years.
One of the Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid. All Giulia years
172 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 9 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Giulia?The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 172 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag low battery voltage causing warning lights, start/stop malfunction, and electrical gremlins: owners repeatedly describe battery-related electrical faults as the single most common problem, with agm replacement the standard fix.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Giulia
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 18V636000Chrysler (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.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 19V551000Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Campaign 18V828000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Campaign 19V148000FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
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service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 17V823000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 23V382000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 24V512000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
air bags:frontal
Campaign 24V510000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 25V586000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.
What owners report on the 952 Giulia
Owners of the 952 Giulia broadly describe it as a rewarding, fun-to-drive sedan whose reliability reputation is worse than their lived experience, with many saying it has never stranded them and that problems, when they occur, tend to have easy but expensive fixes.
- Very frequentLow battery voltage causing warning lights, start/stop malfunction, and electrical gremlins
Owners repeatedly describe battery-related electrical faults as the single most common problem, with AGM replacement the standard fix.
- Very frequentHigh dealer maintenance and repair pricing
Including oil changes around $330 and expensive belt and spark plug services.
- RecurrentSunroof cable and rail failure, with a $3k repair reported
- RecurrentTurbo oil leak and turbo O-ring failure
- RecurrentCoolant leak, including a leaking coolant hose recall and radiator failure
Owner insights for the 952 Giulia. Read the full 952 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Giulia listings typically run $17,870–$45,073 across 2017 to 2026 model years.
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