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2005 Alfa Gold SEE YAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Alfa Gold SEE YA, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Alfa Gold SEE YA has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 Alfa Gold SEE YA recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 05V-248 · Jun 2, 2005 · 18 vehicles

Risk. IF THE EVENT THE TRAILER BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, THE EMERGENCY/BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-222 · May 13, 2005 · 320 vehicles

Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Alfa.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Gold SEE YA year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gold SEE YA median. How we score

'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Gold SEE YA owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOGGED WINDOWS ON OUR MOTORHOME, WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE FOG'S AND IS UNABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC COMING UP ON THE SIDE OR FROM A SIDE STREET. ALSO ON PASSENGERS SIDE. ALSO CAN NOT SEE IN THE SIDE MIRROR. *TR
Complaint 10248547 · Nov 12, 2008 · 8,300 miles

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