Is the 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO reliable?

The 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO has 11 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (4 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (2 complaints, avg repair $500); LIGHTING (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Contact any Alfa Romeo dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO?

The 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO gets 25 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1920. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO is approximately $1,846/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 29. The most common issue is electrical problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: leasing car since november 11, 2023. car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, i am very anxious and fearful of driving car. dealership has had car in for service more tha. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 7)

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

36%

• Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more tha
• THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK ACCORDIN
• The back up camera has failed to display on the radio screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse on multiple occasions. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has poor rear visibility due to a small rear window placed at a relatively shallow angle making the backup camera a necessary safety feature to safely oper

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more tha”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (4)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS03/07/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,920

Per month

$160

Per mile

16.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,182/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,656/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2023 Alfa Romeo STELVIO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,846

Full coverage / month

$154

Liability only / year

$639

vs US avg

+10%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.05x

= Full coverage estimate$1846

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more tha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more tha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more tha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK ACCORDIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Alfa Romeo dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)