Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Alfa Romeo 159 faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Alfa Romeo 159 fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Alfa Romeo 159 (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
Alfa Romeo 159 (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 16 ALFA ROMEO 159 (2007 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the ALFA ROMEO 159 (2007 - Present)
What to look for:
Test drive the car. Check for flat spots in the power delivery – a feeling of hesitancy at certain points in the rev range. Also check (using the rear view mirror) for black/blue smoke from the exhaust under power.
What it means:
This could indicate that there is a fault with the turbo and that it has blown or it is likely to blow.
What to do
If you suspect a fault with the turbo have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic. Alfa may fix it if the car is under warranty (2 years manufacturers – 3rd year driveline only/60,000 miles). Otherwise try to reduce the price of the car by £1200.00
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