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Common Problems with the
2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2014 facelift)

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2014 facelift). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

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Known Issues
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Serious
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Moderate
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Minor

The 2015 period has 1 more issue than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2014 facelift) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

MultiAir Actuator Failure

SeriousEngine

Servicing still makes or breaks these engines. Even facelift cars can suffer actuator failure if oil changes were stretched or done with generic oil.

Most affected: 1.4 MultiAir Petrol

Estimated cost: £800–£1,200Affects: 2014–2015

Typical symptoms

  • •Misfire under load
  • •Uneven idle
  • •Engine management light

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Demand invoices showing the correct oil spec
  • ✓Check cold idle quality before the seller warms the car up

Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The facelift did not fully cure the brittle tailgate loom, so rear electrical issues are still common on cars used heavily for family duty.

Estimated cost: £100–£250Affects: 2014–2015

Typical symptoms

  • •Rear wiper not working
  • •Boot release button fails
  • •Number plate lights intermittent

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test every tailgate electrical function
  • ✓Inspect the loom in the rubber gaiter for previous repairs

Uconnect Touchscreen and Bluetooth Glitches

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The newer infotainment system is much better than Blue&Me, but freezing screens, failed Bluetooth pairing and dead touch inputs still crop up on neglected cars.

Estimated cost: £150–£700Affects: 2014–2015

Typical symptoms

  • •Screen freezes
  • •Bluetooth drops out
  • •Touch inputs lag or fail

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Start the system from cold
  • ✓Pair a phone and test calls or streaming during the drive

Buying Tips for the 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2014 facelift)

  • ✓Make sure the Uconnect screen boots quickly, responds properly and pairs to a phone without freezing.
  • ✓Tailgate loom failures still happen, so test the boot release, rear wiper and number plate lights every time.
  • ✓The 2.0 JTDm is the easy long-distance choice, but avoid diesel cars that have spent their life on short urban trips.
  • ✓If buying a TCT, make sure shifts are smooth in traffic and that the gearbox has seen periodic fluid and calibration work.
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