2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 8C years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Alfa Romeo 8C recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Risk: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Risk: In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia n/a. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and shut-off with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the headlights and hazard lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to nyle…
Other Alfa Romeo 8C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 8C model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.