- Engine / equipment
- Alfa Romeo 159, Brera and Spider (petrol and JTDm)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2011
- Symptoms
- Rust on the front subframe (poor factory paint) that fails the inspection, and on the floor; radiator hoses chafing on the fan housing; failing manual gearboxes; on the 1750 TBi, reverse sticking on uphill starts; on diesels, intermittent loss of brake assistance (vacuum pump), belts and water pumps on the 1.9/2.4 JTDm and the dual-mass flywheel on the 2.0 JTDm.
- Possible cause described
- Cases collected by Honest John; replacing the master cylinder cured the braking problem on some diesels. Recalls: possible loss of control (built 1/11/2005 to 28/2/2007), brakes (20–22/11/2007) and, on the Brera, a heat shield that could damage a brake pipe (June–August 2006).
- Check for the garage
- Check the subframe and floor; test reverse on a slope; check campaigns by VIN.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Alfa Romeo
Rust, diesel brakes and campaigns on the 159, Brera and Spider
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the subframe and floor; test reverse on a slope; check campaigns by VIN.
What are the symptoms?
Rust on the front subframe (poor factory paint) that fails the inspection, and on the floor; radiator hoses chafing on the fan housing; failing manual gearboxes; on the 1750 TBi, reverse sticking on uphill starts; on diesels, intermittent loss of brake assistance (vacuum pump), belts and water pumps on the 1.9/2.4 JTDm and the dual-mass flywheel on the 2.0 JTDm.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Alfa Romeo
- Engine / equipment
- Alfa Romeo 159, Brera and Spider (petrol and JTDm)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2011
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Alfa Romeo 1592005–2011
- Alfa Romeo Brera / Spider2005–2010
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