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Alfa Romeo Mito — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Alfa Romeo Mito — 0 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 1995–2026 · 32 model years · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Not yet rated
Quick answer

The Alfa Romeo Mito spans 1995–2026 with 0 recorded NHTSA recalls. It delivers up to 28 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.

1995–2026
Years
0
Recalls
28
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
0
Complaints
Not yet rated
ForCar Reliability Score
Too new — not enough data yet

We're still compiling NHTSA safety, recall and owner-complaint data for the Alfa Romeo Mito — its ForCar Reliability Score will appear once that data is in.

Overview

The Alfa Romeo Mito is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1995 to 2026 across multiple generations.

How to read a Alfa Romeo Mito VIN — every digit explained

Every Alfa Romeo Mito carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

FIG.02·How to Read a Alfa Romeo Mito VIN
1–3 · WMIZAR
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Alfa Romeo and the country it was built in (real Alfa Romeo codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Mito.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Alfa Romeo WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • ItalyZAR · ZAS
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. Run it through our free VIN lookup to turn those digits into a model year, an assembly plant and a country of origin.

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Mito have?

The Alfa Romeo Mito has 0 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

Best and worst years for the Alfa Romeo Mito

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Alfa Romeo Mito — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.

What are the most common Alfa Romeo Mito problems?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Alfa Romeo Mito — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Alfa Romeo Mito specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Mito. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Alfa Romeo Mito window sticker.

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Alfa Romeo Mito cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Mito holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 100 cu ft of passenger volume and 15 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

100
Passenger ft³
15
Cargo ft³
115
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Alfa Romeo Mito tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment 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.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

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 MPG does the Alfa Romeo Mito get?

The Alfa Romeo Mito returns up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,750/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Mito (2.9L 6-cyl) gets 20 mpg combined and costs about $3,850/yr to fuel, emitting 436 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 3/10) — about $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05a·Alfa Romeo Mito MPG, CO₂ & smog — V6
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2024 Mito172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2023 Mito172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2022 Mito172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2021 Mito172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
1995 Mito152218$4,3004943L 6-cyl
ROWS 5·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

The 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito (4.7L 8-cyl) gets 13 mpg combined and costs about $5,950/yr to fuel, emitting 684 g/mi CO₂ — about $18,750 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05b·Alfa Romeo Mito MPG, CO₂ & smog — V8
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2009 Mito111613$5,9506844.7L 8-cyl
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Mito (2L 4-cyl) gets 27 mpg combined and costs about $2,850/yr to fuel, emitting 330 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10) — about $3,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05c·Alfa Romeo Mito MPG, CO₂ & smog — 4-cyl
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2026 Mito243327$2,8503302L 4-cyl
2025 Mito243327$2,8503304/102L 4-cyl
2024 Mito243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2023 Mito243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2022 Mito243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2021 Mito243327$2,8503303/102L 4-cyl
2020 Mito243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2019 Mito243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2018 Mito243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2017 Mito243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
2016 Mito243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
2015 Mito243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
ROWS 12·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

See how the Mito stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Mito's real yearly fuel cost.

What engines does the Alfa Romeo Mito have? Power & range

The Alfa Romeo Mito is offered with 3 powertrains — 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.06·Alfa Romeo Mito Powertrains
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
V62.9L · 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDPremium
V84.7L · 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRWDPremium
4-cyl2.0L · 4-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDPremium
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

How much does a Alfa Romeo Mito cost to own?

A Alfa Romeo Mito tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Check what a used Mito is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

75%
Value @ 1 yr
53%
Value @ 3 yrs
37%
Value @ 5 yrs
$13,750
Est. 5-yr fuel
FIG.08·Alfa Romeo Mito Depreciation & Resale
$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 175%$22,500−$7,500
Year 263%$18,900−$11,100
Year 353%$15,900−$14,100
Year 444%$13,200−$16,800
Year 537%$11,100−$18,900
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Mito loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — ≈ $13,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Mito ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Alfa Romeo Mito safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Mito yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.

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How many miles does a Alfa Romeo Mito last?

A well-maintained Alfa Romeo Mito typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain.

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Check your Alfa Romeo Mito’s VIN — history, recalls & specs

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All Alfa Romeo Mito model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Alfa Romeo Mito — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

FIG.11·All Alfa Romeo Mito Model Years
YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Mito027 mpg
2025 Mito027 mpg
2024 Mito027 mpg
2023 Mito027 mpg
2022 Mito027 mpg
2021 Mito027 mpg
2020 Mito028 mpg
2019 Mito028 mpg
2018 Mito028 mpg
2017 Mito028 mpg
2016 Mito028 mpg
2015 Mito028 mpg
2014 Mito0
2013 Mito0
2012 Mito0
2011 Mito0
2010 Mito0
2009 Mito013 mpg
2008 Mito0
2007 Mito0
2006 Mito0
2005 Mito0
2004 Mito0
2003 Mito0
2002 Mito0
2001 Mito0
2000 Mito0
1999 Mito0
1998 Mito0
1997 Mito0
1996 Mito0
1995 Mito018 mpg
ROWS 32·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Mito?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Alfa Romeo Mito.

How many recalls does the Mito have?

0 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Alfa Romeo recalls and reliability across every model.

What MPG does the Mito get?

Up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

How many miles does a Mito last?

A well-maintained Mito typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Mito reliable?

We're still compiling NHTSA data for the Alfa Romeo Mito — its ForCar Reliability Score will appear once that data is in.

What's the Alfa Romeo Mito warranty?

New Alfa Romeo models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Alfa Romeo dealer.

Where is the Alfa Romeo Mito made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Mito's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Alfa Romeo may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Mito have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.