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2023 Opel Combo problems

The 2023 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 BlueHDi and the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…). The 1.5 BlueHDi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi (verdict “Buy”).

Opel Combo E (2018–today)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468107.7out of 10

2023 Opel Combo score: good reliability

Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine5.9From 3.2 to 8.6 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
  • Brakes8.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights8.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior8.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

What changes compared with the 2022 Opel Combo

  • Score: 7.0 → 7.7
  • No longer affected by: traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022) (Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)), faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023) (Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)) and lane keeping assist does not warn you when you let go of the wheel (rest of the car)

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1.5 BlueHDi engine in the 2023 Opel Combo

Names: 1.5 Diesel 75 · 1.5 Diesel 100 · 1.5 Diesel 130

  • 1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023)

    75–130 hp · DV5RC, DV5RD, DV5RE, DV5RCE, DV5RCF, DV5RUC

    Worth buying if the chain campaign has been carried out and the servicing is documented with the required oil, because Stellantis's 10-year or 240,000 km cover depends on it, and that cover requires following the manufacturer's recommendations and presenting invoices.[5][6][7]

    With caution

  • 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023)

    100–130 hp

    No problems are known with the reinforced chain. You only need to check by VIN for two recent campaigns: the injection rail one (units from July to October 2025) and the water pump sprocket one (October 2025 to February 2026).[2][3][8]

    Buy

Faults that affect 2023 cars

The Opel Combo E 1.5 BlueHDi: all its faults and what to check

Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) engine in the 2023 Opel Combo

Names: Combo-e

  • e-CMP 50 kWh, 136 hp (2019-2024)

    136 hp

    Cars built before 2022 may have two outstanding campaigns: one for a high-voltage power cut (2022) and one for battery control calibration (2023). Check with the VIN that they were carried out. The battery, on the other hand, holds up well: Aviloo measures a median of 94% at 50,000 km and 90.7% at 150,000 km in the e-208 and Corsa-e.[11][12][13]

    With caution

Faults that affect 2023 cars

The Opel Combo E Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…): all its faults and what to check

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Opel Combo reliable?

The 2023 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 BlueHDi and the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…). The 1.5 BlueHDi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi (verdict “Buy”).

Is the 2023 Opel Combo better than the 2022?

Our score goes from 7.0 in 2022 to 7.7 in 2023. No longer affected by: traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022) (Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)), faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023) (Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)) and lane keeping assist does not warn you when you let go of the wheel (rest of the car).

What is the best year for the Opel Combo?

According to our score, the best is 2024 (9.4/10). The year with the worst score is 2018 (4.2/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.

What faults does the 2023 Opel Combo have?

The most important ones documented for 2023 cars are: wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi, critical severity), seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system (1.5 BlueHDi, high severity) and on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…), medium severity).

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Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. PSA 1.5L BlueHDi: a focus on the DV5 engineSumax · Technical documentation · published July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
  2. 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis rappelle plusieurs milliers de véhicules pour un problème d'injectionL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 March 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  3. Europa amplía la llamada a revisión por los graves problemas del motor 1.5 BlueHDi de StellantisAutonoción · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Opel Combo (Combo E, Technische Daten)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  5. Cobertura especial para los 1.5 BlueHDi del Grupo Stellantiscoches.net · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Casse chaîne 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis étend sa prise en charge à 7 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 15 January 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  7. Fiabilité moteur Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi. Une nouvelle huile pour éviter la casseL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 January 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  8. Llaman a revisión a miles de Citroën, Opel, Peugeot, DS y Fiat en España con el motor diésel 1.5 BlueHDiMotorpasión · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  9. Peugeot Rifter (electric versions)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  10. E-Auto: Rückruf bei Opel, Peugeot, Citroën und DSGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 8 June 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  11. Peugeot e-208, e-2008, DS 3 e-Tense. Un rappel de 5 761 exemplairesL'argus · Motoring press · published 20 April 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  12. E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  13. Ni un solo eléctrico baja del 86 % de batería: 500.000 tests miden la degradación de 20 modelos a los 150.000 kmtestcoches.es · Reliability study · published 4 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish