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Opel Adam (2012–2019)Faults with the water pump

Water pump of the Opel Adam: problems and faults

In the Opel Adam there are 2 documented faults with the water pump: water pump and thermostat leak or wear (1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine) and coolant leak from the water pump or thermostat housing (1.4 Turbo engine).

Most serious fault: Medium severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €300[1] (water pump and thermostat leak or wear) to €760[1] (water pump and thermostat leak or wear), including VAT. If the fault is caught in time, the repair is usually much cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

What faults with the water pump does the Opel Adam have?

In the Opel Adam there are 2 documented faults with the water pump: water pump and thermostat leak or wear (1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine) and coolant leak from the water pump or thermostat housing (1.4 Turbo engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Water pump of the Opel Adam: how much does the repair cost?

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €300 (water pump and thermostat leak or wear) to €760 (water pump and thermostat leak or wear), including VAT.

Which engines of the Opel Adam have faults with the water pump?

The documented faults affect the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec and 1.4 Turbo engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the water pump on your Opel Adam? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

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  1. Opel Meriva (2003-2009) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Opel Meriva 2 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French