The Alfa Romeo 159 is a vehicle built from 1995 to 2026. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 159 is
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a vehicle that Alfa Romeo built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. Its closest siblings in the Alfa Romeo range: Giulia, Stelvio, 4C.
Alfa Romeo 159 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 159 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Alfa Romeo 159 have? Power & range
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The 159 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Alfa Romeo 159. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 159 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Alfa Romeo 159?
The 159 is a vehicle, built from 1995 to 2026.
What is the Alfa Romeo 159 warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 159 reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 159?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Alfa Romeo
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2016–2026 | 49 | 27 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2018–2026 | 43 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Alfa Romeo 4C | 2014–2020 | 1 | 28 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981–2013 | 9 | 23 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
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