Alfa Romeo Brera 939
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
260 PS
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Fun to Drive!Engine Overview
The Alfa Romeo Brera 939 is available with 5 engine variants — from 163 to 260 hp.
The Alfa Romeo 2.0 JTDM (Diesel, 163–170 PS) has the 939B3.000 (2.0L JTDM) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 2.4 JTDM Q4 (Diesel, 209 PS) has the 939A9.000 (2.4L JTDM) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 1.75 TBi (Benziner, 200 PS) has the 939B1.000 (1.75L TBi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 2.2 JTS (Benziner, 185 PS) has the 939A5.000 (2.2L JTS) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Alfa Romeo 3.2 V6 Q4 (Benziner, 260 PS) has the 939A.000 (3.2L V6 JTS) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Front subframe and axle carriers corrode Front and rear subframes rust without adequate corrosion protection. Rust on front wings and sills is an exclusion criterion when buying. Front and rear subframes can show significant rust that is expensive to repair. Symptoms: Visible rust on underbody components, rust on wing edges, sill corrosion from 100,000 km | High | |
| Front and rear subframes corroded through Front and rear subframes rust through due to inadequate factory underbody sealing. The plastic undertray traps moisture. After 6–10 years structural corrosion is often found on the subframes and ECU brackets. Symptoms: Rust visible on front and rear subframes on the lift, rattling underbody parts, perforations only visible after removing covers from 100,000 km | High |
Test Reports
Used Car Test 2016
The Brera shares its platform and many weak points with the 159. Rust on the front crossmember due to dirt accumulation between the seal and the component is a known issue, as are electrical failures and steering rack leaks on early build years up to 2007.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 41 weaknesses have been documented for the Alfa Romeo Brera 939 (2005–2010) — 29 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, Steering, Gearbox, Electronics.
Brera (939A9.000, 2005–2010) — Be Careful: Dual-mass flywheel wears out, Intake manifold coked by EGR, DPF blockage with short-trip driving. Power: 209 PS.
Brera (939B3.000, 2005–2010) — Be Careful: Intake manifold coked by EGR, VTG turbocharger coked, Oil pump O-ring hardened — brief pressure drop. Power: 163–170 PS.
Brera (939A5.000, 2005–2010) — Be Careful: Carbon deposits on intake valves, Ignition coils failed, Dual-mass flywheel prematurely worn. Power: 185 PS.
Brera (939A.000, 2005–2010) — Be Careful: Timing chain rattles when cold, Carbon deposits on intake valves, Swirl flaps — linkage bush worn. Power: 260 PS.
Brera (939B1.000, 2009–2010) — Be Careful: Turbocharger vulnerable under high-performance use, Timing belt drives the high-pressure pump, Injectors fouled (direct injection). Power: 200 PS.
What to watch out for with the Alfa Romeo Brera? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee