KNOWN FAULT · Alfa Romeo

MultiAir, TBi carbon, TCT gearbox and campaigns on the Giulietta

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Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (petrol and JTDm)
Period mentioned: 2010–2020
Symptoms: The MultiAir unit and coils (rarely) on the 1.4 TB MultiAir; carbon on the injectors and intake of the direct-injection TBi at high mileage; weak engine mounts on the JTDm; a TCT clutch that wears in town; water in the boot via the rear wiper and broken wires in the tailgate.
Possible cause described: Recalls: possibly faulty front arms (February–May 2010), wiring that could disable gear selection (2010–2015) and a diesel intercooler hose that could come off (23/3/2018–6/11/2019).
Check for the garage: Check the campaigns by VIN; test the TCT when pulling away; check the boot and tailgate wiring.
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.

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Gebrauchtwagenberater: Alfa Romeo Giulietta, typical problems

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How is it checked?

Check the campaigns by VIN; test the TCT when pulling away; check the boot and tailgate wiring.

What are the symptoms?

The MultiAir unit and coils (rarely) on the 1.4 TB MultiAir; carbon on the injectors and intake of the direct-injection TBi at high mileage; weak engine mounts on the JTDm; a TCT clutch that wears in town; water in the boot via the rear wiper and broken wires in the tailgate.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Alfa Romeo
Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (petrol and JTDm)
Period mentioned: 2010–2020

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta2010–2020

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