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Alfa Romeo Brera Common Problems & Known Faults (UK)

If you are considering buying a used Alfa Romeo Brera, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 2 known faults for this model, 2 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.

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Alfa Romeo Brera 939 Series (2005-2011) problems

Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial

Timing chain stretch caused by oil sludge blocking the hydraulic tensioner

Rough guide
£800-1200

Typical symptoms

  • Check Engine light with code P0016
  • rattling noise on cold start
  • loss of power or rough idle

Affected vehicles

Engines:
2.2 JTS / 1.9 JTS
Typical mileage:
40000-80000 miles
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Alfa Romeo Brera Various (2006-2014) problems

Transmission/ClutchHigh severity📝 Editorial

M32 6-speed manual gearbox bearing failure causing whining noises and gearstick movement

Rough guide
£800-1500

Typical symptoms

  • loud whining noise in 5th and 6th gear
  • gearstick physically moves forwards and backwards when accelerating/lifting off in 1st/5th/6th

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.9 JTDm / 1.4 TB
Typical mileage:
40000-80000 miles
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Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage.Data last verified: June 2026

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