Model year guide

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider — representative photo
Representative photo

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 15 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Fuel only$16,000
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
168.9 in
Width
64.2 in
Height
48.8 in
Wheelbase
88.6 in
Curb weight
2,553 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a two-seater, front-engined, rear-drive roadster manufactured and marketed by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994 in four distinct generations, or "series", each with modifications ranging from modest to extensive.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider vehicles on record

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1986 Alfa Romeo Spider — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider get?

The 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.