CAUTION Recovery

1.75 TBi

Alfa Romeo · 1.75 TBi (940A1/939B1)

2010–2020

0 / 100
CAUTION

"Giulietta QV/Veloce. Alfa's own turbo petrol. Variable geometry turbo. Direct injection. Carbon buildup. Turbo VGT actuator failure. Oil consumption. Characterful but needs specialist care."

Layout I4
Displacement 1742 cc
Power 235–241 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €800–€2,200

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

VGT turbo actuator failure

€500–€1,500 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Limp mode, boost codes

Details

Variable geometry turbo actuator.

Greece Note

VGT actuator — €500-1,500.

● MODERATE

Carbon buildup (DI)

€300–€700 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Power loss, rough idle

Details

Direct injection.

Greece Note

Άνθρακας DI — €300-700.

Models with 1.75 TBi 2

Other Alfa Romeo Engines

Tuning Potential

280hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Alfa Romeo 1.75 TBi reliable?

The Alfa Romeo 1.75 TBi scores 65/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €800 and €2,200.

What are the common problems with the 1.75 TBi?

The most common issues are:

  • VGT turbo actuator failure — high, repair cost €500–€1,500, 60,000 km–120,000 km
  • Carbon buildup (DI) — moderate, repair cost €300–€700, 60,000 km–120,000 km
What cars use the Alfa Romeo 1.75 TBi?

The 1.75 TBi is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the 1.75 TBi?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €800 to €2,200. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 1.75 TBi produced?

The Alfa Romeo 1.75 TBi was produced from 2010 to 2020. It is a 1742cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

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