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Is the 2017–2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

4.3/ 10
Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Alfa Romeo Stelvio rates 4.3 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around electrical, suspension and engine. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
3
Medium
4
Low
1

Weak points cluster around electrical, suspension, engine, brakes.

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The faults that decide it

SuspensionHigh

Air suspension faults on Ti and Veloce trims lowering unevenly

Typically appears
50,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check ride height is level on all four corners after a short drive
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Cooling SystemHigh

Coolant leaks from the radiator seams or lower hoses, leading to low coolant warnings and potential overheating.

Typically appears
40,000-60,000 miles
What to inspect
Shine a torch through the lower front grille to check for pink or orange crusting on the radiator's bottom corners. Check the expansion tank level under the bonnet.
Typical repair
Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600
InteriorHigh

Water ingress into the front footwells causing damp carpets and potential Body Control Module (BCM) failure.

Typically appears
4-6 years
What to inspect
Press firmly into the front passenger and driver footwell carpets to check for dampness. Look for water staining around the A-pillars and sunroof wind deflector.
Typical repair
Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
ElectricalMedium

Infotainment freezes and software glitches affecting climate and connectivity

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Cycle through every infotainment function and check for freezes or blank screens
Typical repair
Air-con regas or compressor · £90–£900
EngineMedium

Turbo petrol carbon build-up and minor oil leaks

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check for oil weeping around the turbo and cam cover gaskets
Typical repair
Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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