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2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 13V196000 Reported 7,438 vehicles potentially affected Maserati North America, Inc.

    Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

    Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

  2. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 09V001000 Reported 7,912 vehicles potentially affected MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of the front/rear upper and lower ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms and hub carrier. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia n/a. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and shut-off with the check engine warning light illuminated.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2020 · Electrical system

Checking a specific 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C

How do I know if my 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Alfa Romeo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V001000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Alfa Romeo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.