The most-reported 8C run is ZARFATBNX87 (2008 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for 8C model years 2008–2008.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Alfa Romeo 8C has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 8C complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZARFATBNX87•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Alfa Romeo 8C owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Alfa Romeo 8C; the 2 below cover build years 2008 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 13V196000 | Suspension:rear | 2008 |
| 09V001000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 2008 |
13V196000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2008: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Alfa Romeo 8C | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Alfa Romeo 8C share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Alfa Romeo 8C VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 8C runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 8C production run has the most complaints?
ZARFATBNX87, a 2008 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 8C run has 1.
How many 8C complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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