Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon estate owner reviews

“Not as practical as the biggest estates, but the Alfa Romeo 159 is undeniably one of the most stylish.”

Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

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Owner Reviews

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  • 1 out of 5
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Common Problems

  • Electrics (2 cases)
  • Engine (2 cases)
  • Other (1 case)

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4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

41
Tell us what you think about your car?
Main problem was with Bosch ECU, and Bosch fuel pump
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only one fault from new - Lamda sensor
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
Constant problems, latest being that it required a new gearbox, under warranty.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

43
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Unacceptable Problems, poorly managed by dealer
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

49
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have heard horror stories about Alfa reliability, However apart from replacing a worn out Turbo I have had no issues what so ever. The car sailed through it's MOT and runs like a new car, smooth and quiet
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Just one glitch to report; lambda sensor required resetting.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very little gone wrong apart from minor easily fixed little things
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Continuing problem with engine warning light
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

43
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

32
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems to date but one 2 month's since first on road
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Tell us what you think about your car?
Zero break downs in the 3 yrs, and only had to replace wear+tear (Pads, discs, filters) - despite the punishment it gets! Also no DPF issues at all
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Lusso, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Under-rated, head-turning and still the best looking "sports tourer" you can get, also has a great sound for a diesel. Mine is the 210bhp version, with the 18" wheels - it has been remapped to run at 250bhp. Mpg of around 38mpg is acceptable - i do around 27k miles a year, though tyre wear is high.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Lusso, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Fantastic car, great looking and my sportwagon is suprisingly practical with seats folded as i moved home with it recently. Leather seats are as firm and fresh as when it was new 3 years ago and everything feels factory fresh after 55,000 miles. Ride quality is very good. Great build quality and loads more style and character than any german rival. Running costs are reasonable for the car's size and i get 40mpg driving hard and 50 cruising from the 1.9 jtdm. Depreciation is steep but i bought mine used and is a very well equiped car, lots of car for the money. Will definitely buy another alfa as you can now buy them with your head as well as your heart.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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