2002 Opel Combo problems
The 2002 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu and the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1). None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2002 cars, such as steering box pinion that can come out of its housing.
2002 Opel Combo score: good reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine8.2From 7.1 to 9.3 depending on the engine
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering7.11 fault
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2001 Opel Combo
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2001.
1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu engine in the 2002 Opel Combo
Names: 1.7 DI · 1.7 DTI
- With caution
1.7 DI 16v 65 hp (Y17DTL, 2000-2004)
65 hp · Y17DTL
The German Corsa C guide classes it as 'Meiden' (avoid), because of its very slow response and the injection pump control unit. That fault can be checked and repaired, so we keep it as a caution: ask for the control unit's history.[3][4]
- With caution
1.7 DTI 16v 75 hp (Y17DT, 2000-2005)
75 hp · Y17DT
The German Corsa C guide classes it as 'Prüfen' (check): its documented weak point is the injection pump control unit. With that part checked and the timing belt up to date, the sources list no other specific serious fault.[3][4]
Faults that affect 2002 cars
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonInjectionInjection pump control unit fault (P0251) on the 1.7 DI and DTIThe electronic injection pump control unit of the 1.7 DI and DTI (Y17DTL and Y17DT) can fail, often because of dry solder joints, and the engine stalls or will not start, with code P0251. Hella cites it on the Astra G, the Corsa C, the Combo C and the Meriva, and it is often repaired without being replaced.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlDirty or faulty EGR valve on the 1.7 DTI and DIThe EGR valve on the 1.7 DTI and DI appears among the faults reported by Corsa C owners (5 of 15 DTI reviews) and, to a lesser extent, the Astra G. Fiches-auto places the first faults at around 150,000 km.
1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) engine in the 2002 Opel Combo
Names: 1.6 87
- With caution
1.6 8V 84-87 hp (Z16SE, 2000-2004)
84–87 hp · Z16SE
We have found no reliability entry or buying guide documenting specific faults for this engine; it shares its block with the X16SZR, so the same checkpoints apply (timing belt and water pump, ignition, leaks), and it is worth asking for the service history.[6]
Faults that affect 2002 cars
The Opel Combo C 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1): all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2002 Opel Combo
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Opel Combo reliable?
The 2002 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu and the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1). None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2002 cars, such as steering box pinion that can come out of its housing.
Is the 2002 Opel Combo better than the 2001?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2001 and 2002 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Opel Combo?
According to our score, the best are 2002 and 2001 (7.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2005 (5.1/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2002 Opel Combo have?
The most important ones documented for 2002 cars are: steering box pinion that can come out of its housing (steering, critical severity), injection pump control unit fault (P0251) on the 1.7 DI and DTI (1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu, medium severity), dirty or faulty EGR valve on the 1.7 DTI and DI (1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu, medium severity) and water pump seizes or leaks (driven by the timing belt) (1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1), medium severity).
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Sources
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- Opel ComboWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
- Circle L engineWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Bulletin: Opel Astra G, Corsa C, Combo C, Meriva con motor Y17DT e Y17DTL (el motor no arranca o se cala)Hella · Technical documentation · published 7 September 2007 · consulted 2 November 2026
- Opel Corsa C: ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
- Opel ComboWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Opel X16SZWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German