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Reliability and problems of Opel cars

We have documented 18 engines and 1 gearbox across 35 generations of 18 models from Opel. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.6 HDi. The lowest-risk one is the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) (low risk).

5.3 out of 10Average rating of its 30 models with solid evidence: ranked 26 of 31 makes. See the make ranking

124 recalls and campaigns documented in 32 models. See the Opel recalls

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The Opel engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 PureTechOpel Astra L, Corsa F, Crossland, Frontera, Grandland I and Mokka BMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.5 BlueHDiOpel Astra L, Combo E, Corsa F, Crossland, Grandland I, Mokka B, Vivaro C and Zafira LifeMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  3. 31.6 HDiOpel Crossland and Grandland IMost serious fault:High severity71High risk
  4. 41.3 MultijetOpel Astra J, Combo D, Corsa D, Corsa E and Meriva BMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  5. 5BMW M57Opel Omega BMost serious fault:Critical severity63High risk
  6. 61.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecOpel Adam, Astra H, Astra J, Corsa C, Corsa D, Corsa E, Meriva A and Meriva BMost serious fault:Critical severity59High risk
  7. 72.0 dCiOpel Vivaro AMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  8. 81.6 dCiOpel Vivaro BMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  9. 91.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTDOpel Astra H, Signum, Vectra C and Zafira BMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  10. 101.4 TurboOpel Adam, Astra J, Astra K, Cascada, Corsa D, Corsa E, Insignia A, Meriva B, Mokka A and Zafira Tourer CMost serious fault:Critical severity45Moderate risk
  11. 112.0 BlueHDiOpel Grandland I, Vivaro C and Zafira LifeMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  12. 122.0 CDTIOpel Astra J, Cascada, Insignia A, Insignia B and Zafira Tourer CMost serious fault:Critical severity38Moderate risk
  13. 132.0 DTI and 2.2 DTIOpel Astra G, Omega B, Signum, Vectra B, Vectra C and Zafira AMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  14. 14EAT6/EAT8 gearboxOpel Grandland IMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  15. 151.6 CDTIOpel Astra J, Astra K, Insignia A, Insignia B, Meriva B, Mokka A and Zafira Tourer CMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  16. 161.7 CDTIOpel Astra H, Astra J, Corsa D, Meriva A, Meriva B and Zafira BMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
  17. 172.3 dCi (M9T)Opel Movano BMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  18. 181.6 and 1.8 Ecotec 16vOpel Astra H, Astra J, Insignia A, Vectra C and Zafira BMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  19. 192.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)Opel Movano CMost serious fault:High severity14Low risk

Opel models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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