The most-reported Spider run is ZARBA5412E1 (1984 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Wheels problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Spider model years 1981–1992.
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 Spider has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Spider complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZARBA5412E1•••••• | 1984 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Alfa Romeo Spider owners report: Wheels, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Alfa Romeo Spider; the 4 below cover build years 1981 to 1992. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 92V076000 | Interior Lighting | 1991–1992 |
| 83V005000 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1981–1982 |
| 91V007000 | Steering:linkages | 1991 |
| 82V052000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1981 |
92V076000 was opened in 1992 on cars built from 1991: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The Spider against its rivals
The Spider draws 1 complaints per production run; the Toyota MR2 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Toyota MR2 | 53 | 42 | 11.3% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Alfa Romeo Spider | 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 Spider share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Alfa Romeo Spider VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 Spider runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Spider production run has the most complaints?
ZARBA5412E1, a 1984 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Spider run has 1.
Does the Spider get more complaints than the Toyota MR2?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the Spider against 1.3 for the Toyota MR2.
How many Spider complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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