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Alfa Romeo, Giulietta Common Issues

1. Rear Main Seal Leak

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Oil leak from the rear of the engine, increased oil consumption


2. Faulty Fuel Pump

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Difficulty starting or lack of power when accelerating


3. Faulty OBD II System

Occurrence: 11%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Check engine light illuminated, various error codes stored in the ECU


4. CV Boot and Joint Wear

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Play or clunk from a wheel when driving over bumps


5. Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Check engine light illuminated, decreased power and performance


6. Worn Brake Pads

Occurrence: 8.5%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Squealing or grinding noise from the brakes


7. Faulty Catalytic Converter (CAT)

Occurrence: 7%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Rough idling, decreased power and performance


8. Faulty Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 6.5%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Check engine light illuminated, rough idling


9. Timing Chain Tensioner Failure

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Rattling or tapping noise from the timing cover


10. Faulty Air Conditioning Compressor

Occurrence: 4.5%Cost to repair: $700

Symptoms:

Air conditioning not blowing cold air, increased engine temperature


11. Faulty Power Steering Pump

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $450

Symptoms:

Difficulty steering the car, whining or groaning noise