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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
37,293miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,293 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 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

“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated the vehicle lost functionality with the radio and the phone control. The contact stated that the front wipers became inoperable. The START/STOP function was also inoperable. The contact also stated that the heating and air condition controls and the backup camera were inoperable. The contact became aware that water was pooling inside the bottom of the liftgate while opened. The Auto START/STOP indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11577369, filed 2024-03, 37,293 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the interior lights were inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to respond while switching from Sport Mode to Economy Mode. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. Additionally, the contact stated that the Engine Stop/Start system was no longer operable while at a complete stop. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed a burning coolant odor, which increased while at a complete stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11597182, filed 2024-06, 75,000 miles

“Water discharge on the passenger side whenever the AC is switched on and the car is driving. The water leak led to electrical malfunction with electrical lights switching on even when the car is switched off or the lights switching off when the car is in motion. The water on the passenger side was a nuisance for a long time but when the electrical system went haywire, it became a safety risk especially during night driving when the lights may switch off abruptly. The water leak incident was first reported to the dealership on March 6th, 2021. …”

NHTSA complaint #11483884, filed 2022-09

Related recalls

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021114%
201843%

Other parts of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Fuel system
59 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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