2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2019 Subaru Outback
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 | 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2019 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 1,033 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 422 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 11,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 363 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 326 |
| Visibility | 0 | 63 |
| Engine | 13 | 39 |
| Steering | 1 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 36 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 103 |
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
2019 Subaru Outback
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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.