Reliability was also a cause for concern as the timing chain system was known to be a weak point and required thousands spent to rectify; even for the most hardcore petrol enthusiast there is no real reason to buy this engine. The pick of the bunch is the 200 BHP 1750Tbi. This section covers the potential reliability issues that you might have with the Alfa Romeo 159. Click on the buttons below to read more about the typical problems that fall outside the scope of routine maintenance. M32 gearbox bearings. Selespeed transmission failure. Power steering issues. First 159 1.9jtdm went to 88K with absolutely no problems at all. I did 27K of those miles in 22 months. The GT 1.9jtdm went to 79K with absolutely no problems (engine wise). I did 28K of them in 12 months. Second 159 1.9jtdm went to 101K miles, and was a pain in the arse. ……………………………..It has not taken me long to make my decision on which model to acquire, a 'Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Lusso Sportwagon'. Giving just a dash of practicality in regards to my grandchildren. Alfa Romeo 159 (2005-2011) Bezpieczeństwo. Alfa Romeo 159 zostało przetestowane przez niezależny instytut Euro NCAP sprawdzający poziom bezpieczeństwa samochodów w roku 2006, ogólny wynik tego modelu to 4 na 5 gwiazdek. Za ochronę osób dorosłych auto otrzymało notę 4 na 5 gwiazdek, a za ochronę pieszych 1 na 4 gwiazdki. The Alfa Romeo 159 is a great car, but the 1.9 JTDM has an awful record for reliability. I would recommend getting a comprehensive breakdown policy if you decide to take the plunge. However, to answer your original question, a car trader/dealer can generally be held liable for any faults that develop within the first six months. 159 Hatchback Used Alfa Romeo 159 review A full used buyer's guide on the Alfa Romeo 159 covering the 159 Mk1 (2006-2012) by: Richard Dredge 11 Sep 2016 13 The 159 is way ahead of rHYhFS.

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