Therange of engines used in the Alfa Romeo 159 is quite large. These are petrol 1.75 TBi (200 hp, turbo), 1.8 (140 hp), 1.9 JTS (160 hp), 2.2 JTS (185 hp) and 3.2 JTS V6 (260 hp). Both units are considered quite reliable, but with certain reservations. In particular, we are talking about problems with the intake manifold flaps. However
159V6 Q4s are not making much money at the moment. There was a running/driving car available for £3.5k the other day, on this forum. Buying a complete car to use for spares would make a lot of sense. Is it feasible to import a 159 from UK to Australia and not register it, but instead use it for spares? Alfa 147, 156 & GT Alfa 159, Brera
Problem The steering rack on the 159 is known for failing. If you can hear a knocking noise coming from the steering rack as you turn the steering wheel, and/or the steering is feeling heavy, then you most likely have an issue with the steering rack. The steering warning light may also appear on the dashboard with this fault.

1593.2 V6 Blowing Coil Packs #4 again and again and again. I have searched this awesome forum for posts dealing with the tricky #4 coil pack destruction issue. Mine has consumed quite a few over the last couple of years, following 7 years of trouble free motoring. On a couple of occasions, a blown coil pack has caused fuses to

. #7. 159 is full of GM bits that were made to even a tighter budget than Alfa, suspension parts wear badly, subframes rot and the engine just doesn't feel like a 3.2 V6, it doesn't like to rev and just doesn't inspire. If you want a 4WD estate I would look at the Subaru or Audi models both have a good mix of performance and durability.

Alfa159 JTS 3.2 V6 Q4 fatal fail - front differential. Hi, I am writing from Chile, please excuse my English. I am a proud owner of an Alfa 159 2007 with only 68,000 kilometers, I have bought it a year ago to a friend when the car had 60,000 km and with the 60,000 km maintenance made by the representative of the brand. . 60 336 318 364 123 383 391 267 389

alfa romeo 159 3.2 v6 problems