Alfa147, 156 & GT 147 selespeed potential problems so that shuld have me covered at least for the near future..also, i read numerous articales on the gearbox problems. Is this typical with this model, or is it only the odd one that experiences such problems. The friendly Alfa Romeo Club - If you are looking to buy or you are already Commonproblem, you need a 75!, I owned a 75, sold it for a 155 (big mistake), sold the 155 and bought another 75 3.0 V6 (eats 155's for breakfast) 147 2.0 TS Lusso Giulietta 2.0 JTDm 170 Veloce. The friendly Alfa Romeo Club - If you are looking to buy or you are already an Alfa Romeo owner, join to get the CrazyElectrical Problems. I have a 2017 Giulia and after driving it 25 minutes at highway speeds, the electrical system started to malfunction while on the way to the airport. Headlights, Brake Lights, Turn Signals, Collision Avoidance all stopped working while driving down the road. The2.0 JTDm 170 doesn't really drive like a Diesel, but the noise does remind you from time to time, especially in traffic with the windows up. BMW M140i, VW Golf GTI Performance. Gone but not forgotten 145 QV x3, 146Ti x3, 156 2.0TS x 2, 156 V6 x2 GTV V6 x2, 164 V6 x2, Spider 2.0TS, Giulietta. Save. AlfaRomeo 147’s length is 1729 mm, with exception for the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, which is 1764 mm long. What common problems does Alfa Romeo 147 have? Some common Havingjust purchased a 2.0 JTS I haven't had it long enough to determine reliability. That said I've not heard any horror stories above the normal: cambelts snapping etc etc. Also own a TS for the last 12 years and it hasn't let me down once, mechanically. Had a few issues but not engine related. AlfaRomeo tips and problem solutions Solution for the most common problems with Alfa Romeo cars. Tips for Alfa Romeo owners. A great majority of Alfa Romeo 147 owners experienced the flashing odometer problem. This means that when you start your Alfa 147, the odometer starts flashing. It goes on and off, while showing all the data it Asin most cases, there are several reasons why the mechatronic unit in an Alfa Romeo 147 may experience malfunctions, including: Cracks around the accumulator. Hydraulic pump motor failure. Broken speed sensor. Burnt circuit board. Pressure sensors. Clutch position sensors 1 and 2. Plus many other potential issues. dTdmz.