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Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 220 complaints about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio since 2018, and 18 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 138 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2018
Owner complaints
220
Recalls
18
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2018-2025

Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to avoid

More than twice the Stelvio's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Alfa Romeo Stelvio years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20182019202020212022202320242025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    93
  • Engine
    70
  • Electrical
    66
  • Transmission
    18
  • Brakes
    16
  • Seat belts
    12
  • Driver assistance
    12
  • Airbags
    12
  • Acceleration
    12
  • Visibility
    7
  • Lights
    6
  • Body
    5

Most reported problems on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Check engine light 41Fuel pump 33Stalling 23Loss of power 22Won't shift 12Start-stop 12

Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-2Visibility20
2024-2Driver assistance30
2023-6Electrical40
2022888Airbags31
2021867Engine60
20207121Electrical62
20194736Fuel system45,00082
20185138Fuel system45,000113Avoid

Recalls 18

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

What years of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio should you avoid?

2018. It has more than twice the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 138, mostly about fuel system and engine.

What is the best year for a used Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Fuel system, with 93 complaints across all years, followed by engine (70) and electrical (66).

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?

18 recalls between 2018 and 2025. The 2018 model year has the most, with 11.

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