2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Worst 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 37 | — | 3 | 36,060 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 37 | — | 1 | 52,411 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 62,524 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | 1 | 10,936 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 17,911 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 7,693 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 12,783 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~494,666 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.
Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.
FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion. This corrosion can cause illumination of one or more malfunction indicator lamps, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and/or unintended turn signal activation.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may Leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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