2002 Opel Corsa problems
Outside the engine, 4 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as cracks in the battery case with risk of acid leak (2001-2002 recall).
2002 Opel Corsa score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- EngineNot analysed
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension7.91 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Brakes7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering8.11 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Electrical system7.12 faults
- Headlights and lights7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2001 Opel Corsa
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2001.
Faults outside the engine in the 2002 Opel Corsa
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemCracks in the battery case with risk of acid leak (2001-2002 recall)Yes: according to Germany's KBA (as reported by Gebrauchtwagenberater.de), Opel Corsa C cars from the 2001 and 2002 production years could have hairline cracks in the battery case that let acid escape and damaged the wiring and metal parts in the engine bay.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemFaulty electric windows and door locksYes: according to a German used-car guide, the Opel Corsa C's electric windows and door locks fail with some frequency, so it is worth checking that every window and door works before buying.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringLoss or reduction of power steering assistanceOwners and a German used-car guide describe power steering faults on the Opel Corsa C, with loss or reduction of assistance; the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr place it among the model's most repeated electrical faults (19 of 197 reviews).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionEarly wear of wheel bearings, driveshaft boots and rear shock absorbersA German used-car guide points to wheel bearings, driveshaft boots (gaiters) and rear shock absorbers as common failure points on the Opel Corsa C at the technical inspection (TÜV/MOT).
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Opel Corsa reliable?
Outside the engine, 4 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as cracks in the battery case with risk of acid leak (2001-2002 recall).
Is the 2002 Opel Corsa 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 Corsa?
According to our score, the best is 2000 (7.5/10). The year with the worst score is 2004 (5.2/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2002 Opel Corsa have?
The most important ones documented for 2002 cars are: cracks in the battery case with risk of acid leak (2001-2002 recall) (electrical system, high severity), faulty electric windows and door locks (electrical system, medium severity), loss or reduction of power steering assistance (steering, medium severity) and early wear of wheel bearings, driveshaft boots and rear shock absorbers (suspension, medium severity).
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