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2003 Alfa GoldProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Alfa Gold, 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 mileage58kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Alfa Gold 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

2003 Alfa Gold 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

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 08V-016 · Jan 10, 2008 · 602 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-220 · May 21, 2007 · 5,625 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

2003 vs. every other Gold 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 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Gold owners report

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

FOGGING OF DOUBLE PANE WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OBSCURES REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON THAT SIDE CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Complaint 10250901 · Dec 5, 2008 · 58,000 miles

Own a 2003 Gold?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.