2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2018 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2018 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 494 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 144 | 405 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 18,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 71 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 96 |
| Engine | 41 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 30 |
| Power Train | 12 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 8 |
| Stalling | 18 | 25 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 16 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 8 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 33 |
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
2018 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.