2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — 2.9L

The 2018 model year marks the starting point of the provided federal record, exhibiting significantly higher scrutiny than subsequent years with 118 complaints and 11 recalls compared to just 33 complaints and 8 recalls in 2019. A clear downward trajectory is evident across the generation, as complaints drop steadily from 118 in 2018 to single digits by 2020, while Technical Service Bulletins decrease from 142 to 55 by 2022. Specific federal records for 2018 highlight Fuel System, Gasoline as the leading complaint area with 19 reports, alongside 10 Engine complaints and 3 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify the root cause for these incidents. This arc implies that the 2018 model year bears the brunt of initial model year issues that were largely mitigated in later model years, as evidenced by the sharp reduction in complaints and recalls after the first year. Consequently, unless priced significantly lower than later models to account for potential repairs, the 2018 Stelvio is a higher-risk purchase than the stabilized 2020 or 2021 model years.