2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 7% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving south bound on the 605 in stop and go traffic. Vehicle in front of me broke and as I engaged in the brake it became unresponsive and sped up after I engaged them. Causing my vehicle to collide with two other vehicles”
NHTSA complaint #11222521, filed 2019-06, 14,880 miles“There was a issue with my vehicle turning on fine then once I got down the road it started to not go it completely stopped in mid drive on me and the engine light and oil light going crazy. It started sounding bad this has happened 3 times it shouldn't be happening on a 2018 that's been up to date on maintenance. I take the care home park it for a day then never day crank it up it cranks right up as if it did nothing the day before sounds normal runs fine no lights on at all but it did this 3 times in 3 months. Something is definitely malfunctioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395879, filed 2021-02, 65,000 miles“I got my Alfa Romeo Stelvio in november 2017 and less than a year, it got too many problems, some of which are serious n good help from dealers. Problems: 1.from months, I was getting all lights out indications where all lights work, when I put indicator on it gives annoying sound in car. (this happens while vehicle is in motion & stationary) 2.when it rains outside, water leakage in car near front side passenger legs ' (this happens while vehicle is in motion & stationary) 3.volume in car raises and hit max automatically. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129952, filed 2018-09, 13,000 miles“Hello, I bought an Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 on december 31st 2018, pre-owned with 4800 miles. At 7900 miles the brakes warning came up, I took the car at the Alfa Romeo dealership. They replaced the rear brake pads and rotors, they also made me pay for it saying it wasn't under warranty, which I don't understand because Alfa Romeo warranty for the brakes service is up to 12,000 miles or 1 year ( the car now has 8100 miles). While at the dealership they also did earlier the 12 months service. After scanning the entire system I've been told that the car was in great shape. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180842, filed 2019-02, 8,000 miles“While I was driving 15 MPH on a private road, I suddenly lost power steering and power brakes. I managed to bring the car to a stop, but I couldn't engage the parking brake, shift out of drive, or turn the car off. The electronic shifter, electronic parking brake, and electronic starter were all unresponsive. I saw numerous warning messages on the dashboard. One of them said service shifter. Continue in d. Do not shift or turn engine off , but it didn't tell me what I could do to return the car to a safe state. I kept my foot on the brake and called roadside assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114684, filed 2018-07, 1,700 milesRelated recalls
- 23V382000May 30, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes…Covers: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018–2020, Giulia 2017–2020
- 17V823000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with…Covers: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018, Giulia 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11038778Oct 16, 2026Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
- 11013151Jan 25, 2025Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
- 10175578Mar 25, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a PCM with the latest available software…
- 10174245Mar 25, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a PCM with the latest available software…
- 10162530May 1, 2019Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the ABS module with the latest available software. The following…
- 10217451Nov 8, 2017A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
60 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology