2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
The 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C, potentially affecting up to 15,350 vehicles.
Recall 13V196000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 7,438 vehicles affected
Defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Consequence: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
View full details →Recall 09V001000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 7,912 vehicles affected
Defect: MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND SHUT-OFF WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NYLE MAXWELL ALFA ROMEO OF AUSTIN LOCATED AT 13049 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750 HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. INVALID VIN.
Safety Rating for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALFA ROMEO 8C
- 2008 ALFA ROMEO 8C (current)
Other ALFA ROMEO Models
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 367 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — 271 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO TONALE — 17 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO 164 — 15 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO ALFA ROMEO — 7 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER — 4 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO 4C — 1 total complaint
- ALFA ROMEO MILANO — 1 total complaint