2017 Opel Cascada problems
The 2017 Opel Cascada was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.4 Turbo and the 2.0 CDTI. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.0 CDTI (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2017 cars, such as driver's airbag inflator that could release fragments when deployed (Cascada 2013 to 2018).
2017 Opel Cascada score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 12 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.8From 5.5 to 6.2 depending on the engine
- Gearbox8.61 fault
- Suspension8.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering9.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.3 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior8.41 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Airbags and safety7.11 fault
What changes compared with the 2016 Opel Cascada
- No longer affected by: german investigation into possible switching-off of the emissions treatment (2.0 CDTI)
1.4 Turbo engine in the 2017 Opel Cascada
Names: 1.4 Turbo 120 CV · 1.4 Turbo 140 CV
- With caution
1.4 Turbo 120-140 hp (A14NET/A14NEL/B14NET, indirect injection, 2009-2015)
120–140 hp · A14NET, A14NEL, B14NET
The model-by-model reliability pages consulted repeatedly document water pump or thermostat housing leaks, ignition coil failures and turbocharger wear; the Zafira Tourer with this engine also recorded a case of engine failure from a cracked piston ring at 103,000 km. It is worth checking the cooling circuit, the coil history and the turbo before buying.[2][3][4][5]
Faults that affect 2017 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCylinder head and blockEarly engine failure from a cracked pistonOn the Astra K, Adam and Zafira Tourer with this engine there are several documented cases of complete engine failure, on the Astra K from as little as 13,000-20,000 km and with a piston crack confirmed by the garage in at least one case; there is no manufacturer campaign or overall fleet figures.Appears at around 13,000 km
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboWhistling, loss of power and turbocharger wearOn the Astra J, Mokka and Zafira Tourer with this engine, cases of turbocharger wear have been documented, with whistling, loss of power or the engine warning light on; in most cases the garage replaces the turbo with no further engine damage.Appears at around 75,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingCoolant leak from the water pump or thermostat housingOn the Astra J, Mokka, Meriva B and Zafira Tourer with this engine, owners frequently describe coolant leaks from the water pump or from the plastic thermostat housing, with loss of level and a risk of overheating if not dealt with in time.Repair (garage): €350–€550Appears at around 28,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonIgnitionIgnition coil failureThe ignition coils of the 1.4 Turbo fail fairly often on the Mokka and Meriva B, with jerking, occasional loss of power and the engine warning light on; the garage fixes it by replacing the affected coil or coils.Repair (garage): €400–€600Appears at around 47,000 km
2.0 CDTI engine in the 2017 Opel Cascada
Names: 2.0 CDTI · 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
- With caution
2.0 CDTI 160-170 hp (A20DTH/A20DTJ/B20DTH, 2008-2019)
160–170 hp · A20DTH, A20DTJ, B20DTH
This is the version in the documented case of engine failure in an Insignia (2.0 Diesel 170 hp) at 145,000 km and in the case of a faulty turbo in another Insignia of unspecified output.[7][8]
Faults that affect 2017 cars
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboTurbocharger wear or failureA case of a faulty turbo has been documented in the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI between 60,000 and 62,000 km, within a sample of more than 200 reports for the model; there is no manufacturer campaign or fleet-wide figures.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonInjectionSoot build-up in the injectors and EGR valveLike many diesels of its generation, the 2.0 CDTI builds up soot in the injectors and the EGR valve, especially on short journeys and in town. An injector replacement has been documented in an Insignia from 105,000 km, and faulty injectors are also cited in an Astra J.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlClogged particulate filter (DPF) and oil dilution on short journeysThe 2.0 CDTI's particulate filter clogs easily in urban use and on short journeys: an Insignia owner describes it as «always dirty, with the engine going into limp mode», and in an Astra J there are symptoms of oil dilution by fuel during failed regenerations.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming belt risk (unlike the other Opel diesels of the era)Unlike the 1.3 and 1.6 CDTI of the same period, which have a chain, the 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH/A20DTJ/B20DTH) uses a toothed timing belt. There is no published official interval or failure statistics, but if it is neglected it can end in engine failure like the one documented in an Insignia at 145,000 km.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboCharge air hose cracked or loose on the 2.0 CDTI in the Insignia AOn the Insignia A 2.0 CDTI, the charge air hose can crack or come off the intercooler: the service reminder comes on, the car loses power and the codes P0299, P2282 or P2458 may be stored.
Faults outside the engine in the 2017 Opel Cascada
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyDriver's airbag inflator that could release fragments when deployed (Cascada 2013 to 2018)Yes: Opel has recalled Cascadas built between March 2013 and November 2017 (18,914 vehicles together with Astra, Meriva and Zafira) because the driver's airbag gas generator could inflate uncontrollably and release metal fragments. The British DVSA also registered in 2025 a Takata inflator campaign for units up to 2018.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFabric hood chafing at the folding points and mechanism cables that breakAUTO BILD notes slight roughness on the hood fabric at the folding mechanism, and a specialist guide adds that chafing appears where the roof folds, cables can break, and some hoods were replaced under warranty. There is no official campaign and no frequency figures.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchSix-speed manual gearbox (M32) that does not last long, with hard second and reverseAUTO BILD describes the Cascada's six-speed manual gearbox as not long-lasting, and a German guide links the M32 with a hard shift into second and reverse. There is no official campaign and no frequency figures.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Opel Cascada reliable?
The 2017 Opel Cascada was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.4 Turbo and the 2.0 CDTI. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.0 CDTI (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2017 cars, such as driver's airbag inflator that could release fragments when deployed (Cascada 2013 to 2018).
Is the 2017 Opel Cascada better than the 2016?
Our score goes from 6.2 in 2016 to 6.2 in 2017. No longer affected by: german investigation into possible switching-off of the emissions treatment (2.0 CDTI).
What is the best year for the Opel Cascada?
According to our score, the best is 2019 (6.8/10). The year with the worst score is 2013 (6.2/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2017 Opel Cascada have?
The most important ones documented for 2017 cars are: early engine failure from a cracked piston (1.4 Turbo, critical severity), timing belt risk (unlike the other Opel diesels of the era) (2.0 CDTI, critical severity), driver's airbag inflator that could release fragments when deployed (Cascada 2013 to 2018) (airbags and safety, critical severity), whistling, loss of power and turbocharger wear (1.4 Turbo, high severity) and turbocharger wear or failure (2.0 CDTI, high severity).
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Sources
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- Opel CascadaWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Opel Astra 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Opel Mokka : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Opel Meriva 2 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Opel Zafira Tourer : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Opel CascadaWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Fiabilité Opel Insignia Grand Sport - avis et pannes des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité Opel Insignia - avis et pannes des propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French