Alfa Romeo ranks fourth in What Car? Reliability Survey 2026

1 October 2026

Alfa Romeo ranks fourth in What Car? Reliability Survey 2026

Key Takeaways

• Alfa Romeo secured fourth place overall in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey. 
• The brand achieved an overall reliability score of 94% in the annual study. 
• The survey results place Alfa Romeo ahead of 26 other vehicle manufacturers.
• Data is based on feedback from 39,332 car owners covering vehicles up to five years old. 
• The current Alfa Romeo range includes the Junior, Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio models. 
• The Junior Elettrica 156hp variant offers up to 255 miles of WLTP range. 
• The Junior Elettrica can charge from 20% to 80% in less than 30 minutes using a 100kW rapid charger. 
• High performance Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio feature a 520hp 2.9 litre bi turbo V6 engine.
   

Overview

Alfa Romeo has achieved fourth place in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey, recording an overall reliability score of 94%. The annual survey evaluates real world ownership experiences to rank manufacturer reliability based on faults, repair times and repair costs. This result highlights the reliability of the current Alfa Romeo product range, which comprises the Junior compact SUV, Tonale family SUV, Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV.
 

Current Product Range and Specifications

The current Alfa Romeo vehicle line up consists of four core models, offering hybrid, plug in hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
 

Alfa Romeo Junior

The Junior is a compact SUV available in hybrid and fully electric configurations.

• Junior Elettrica 156hp: Features a fully electric powertrain delivering up to 255 miles of WLTP range. It supports 100kW rapid charging, enabling a 20% to 80% charge in less than 30 minutes. 
• Junior Veloce: The high performance electric variant equipped with a 280hp electric motor, sportier suspension, faster steering and a limited slip differential.
   

Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Tonale is a compact family SUV. It is available with a choice of hybrid or plug in hybrid Q4 powertrains.
 

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio

The Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV feature a 280hp petrol engine. Both models are also available in high performance Quadrifoglio specifications.

• Quadrifoglio Powertrain: Features a 2.9 litre bi turbo V6 engine producing 520hp and a limited slip differential. 
• Giulia Quadrifoglio: Includes active aerodynamics alongside the standard Quadrifoglio mechanical specification.
   

2026 What Car? Reliability Survey Results Summary
 

Standards and Methodology

The reliability data is sourced from the annual What Car? Reliability Survey 2026, which aggregates owner reported feedback on vehicle faults, repair durations and repair costs.

Alfa Romeo operates in the premium compact SUV, family SUV and executive saloon segments. The product range targets buyers seeking distinctive Italian design, sportier driving dynamics and advanced powertrain options including hybrid, plug in hybrid and fully electric systems.