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1997-2003 · 7 model years
Alfa Sun Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Alfa Sun across 7 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Sun complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Sun problems
Alfa Sun recalls 1
Latest Sun complaints
While driving my tow vehicle (pickup) pulling a 5th wheel trailer, the tire in question began to smoke as seen from my side mirror. I immediately pulled to the right shoulder of a state highway and stopped. On investigation, I found the driver's side front tandem tire was flat and had 1/3 of the tread separated slapping the wheelwell of the trailer (black marks) . Aaa was called to replace it. The tires were all checked and inflated to 80 psi prior to leaving on the 130 mile trip. The trailer had been weighed...
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in travel condition and found to be under maximum gross vehicle weight. There was no indication of air pressure leakage or unusual tread wear on the tire which had been on the vehicle for 4 years with approximately 10,000 miles on it. The tires had been stored in a covered condition throughout the life on the trailer. *Tr
Questions about the Alfa Sun
Which Alfa Sun years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Alfa Sun problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Alfa Sun have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Alfa Sun model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data