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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Electrical system Problems

Complaints
42about this part
Share
31%of 135 total for the year
Median mileage
28,957miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 31% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,957 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On may 9, 2018, the vehicle underwent the recall #u36/nhtsa18v-205 to seal the potential water intrusion that would affect the body control module. However, on december 16, 2019, a noticeable amount of water was located on the passenger floor board and after driving for 20 minutes on the freeway at 65 MPH, we experienced what we found out to be later water intrusion that affected the body control module. …”

NHTSA complaint #11307971, filed 2020-02, 10,350 miles

“21,000 miles may 2 2020 while exiting my neighborhood, electronics failed again and the car would not accelerate anymore; I was stuck in the middle of a heavily trafficked us highway, with the risk to be hit by other cars. The car went into the normal drive mode and I was not able to switch to economic or dynamic driving mode anymore, car would not run over 40mph. All kind of warnings started showing up on the dashboard. I had to stop/start the car a few times, and it resumed functioning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11327199, filed 2020-06, 20,000 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

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023467%
2022225%
2021114%
2020632%
2019822%
20184231%

Other parts of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Fuel system
60 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
10 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