2026 Opel Combo problems
The 2026 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) and the 1.5 BlueHDi. The 1.5 BlueHDi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi (verdict “Buy”).
2026 Opel Combo score: good reliability
Calculated using only 2 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine8.7From 8.6 to 8.9 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 2025 Opel Combo
- Score: 8.9 → 9.1
- No longer affected by: diesel leak at the common rail (2026 recall) (1.5 BlueHDi)
Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) engine in the 2026 Opel Combo
Names: Combo-e
- With caution
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.[3][4][5]
Faults that affect 2026 cars
The Opel Combo E Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…): all its faults and what to check1.5 BlueHDi engine in the 2026 Opel Combo
Names: 1.5 Diesel 75 · 1.5 Diesel 100 · 1.5 Diesel 130
- Buy
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).[7][8][10]
Faults that affect 2026 cars
The Opel Combo E 1.5 BlueHDi: all its faults and what to checkBuying a 2026 Opel Combo?
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Opel Combo reliable?
The 2026 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) and the 1.5 BlueHDi. 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 2026 Opel Combo better than the 2025?
Our score goes from 8.9 in 2025 to 9.1 in 2026. No longer affected by: diesel leak at the common rail (2026 recall) (1.5 BlueHDi).
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 2026 Opel Combo have?
The most important ones documented for 2026 cars are: water pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall) (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
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- Peugeot Rifter (electric versions)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- E-Auto: Rückruf bei Opel, Peugeot, Citroën und DSGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 8 June 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- 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
- E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- 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
- PSA 1.5L BlueHDi: a focus on the DV5 engineSumax · Technical documentation · published July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
- 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
- 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
- Opel Combo (Combo E, Technische Daten)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
- 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