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Opel Corsa D problems (2006–2014)

All 4 engines of the Opel Corsa D that we have documented have high or critical severity faults: the 1.3 Multijet, the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec, the 1.4 Turbo and the 1.7 CDTI. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 1.7 CDTI, with a «With caution» verdict.[1][2][3][4]

Outside the engine: Away from the engine, the Corsa D picked up four General Motors España safety campaigns between 2010 and 2015: two handbrake notices (2010 and 2011), one on the steering intermediate shaft that affected around 8,000 cars (2014), another on the steering rack (2015) and one on the front brake caliper bracket (2015). We have found no reliable recurring faults outside these campaigns.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Opel Corsa D (2006–2014)
Photo: M 93 · Attribution · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468105.4out of 10

Opel Corsa D rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 24 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine4.9From 3.6 to 6.4 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
  • Brakes7.32 faults and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering7.82 faults and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights6.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.3 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

Ranked 47 of 60 among the small family cars with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Opel Corsa D

  1. 1Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure1.3 Multijet engine · repair €350–€550
  2. 2Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and breakage1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine · repair €900–€1,400
  3. 3High severity: Incomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilution1.3 Multijet engine
  4. 4Critical severity: Early engine failure from a cracked piston1.4 Turbo engine
  5. 5Critical severity: Handbrake failure due to a manufacturing defectBrakes

Documented engines, from highest to lowest risk

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

See what to check before buying

Outside the engine

5 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Steering rack check. See the campaigns for the Opel Corsa D

33 sourcesHow we work

1.3 Multijet

Fiat 1.3 Multijet / JTD (SDE) · Diesel

In the Corsa D
2006–2014[11][12]
Names
1.3 CDTI 75 · 1.3 CDTI 90 · 1.3 CDTI 95
Faults that affect it
5 · 4 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
64
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.3 Multijet 8v (69-105 hp, 2003-2009)2003–2009 · 69–105 hp · Z13DT

    With caution

    It is the generation that has been on the road longest and the one with the most documented cases of stretched timing chains and failed tensioners. It is only worth considering with an oil change history and, ideally, with the chain already inspected or replaced.[11][13][14]

  • 1.3 Multijet II 16v Euro 5 (75-95 hp, 2009-2015)2009–2015 · 75–95 hp · Z13DTH, 199B1.000

    With caution

    It improves consumption and noise compared with the first generation, but shares the same chain and tensioner design, with documented cases of stretching. Ask for the maintenance history and watch for oil dilution if the car is used mostly in town.[11][15]

Faults that affect the Corsa D

  1. Critical severityFrequency: CommonTimingTiming chain stretch and tensioner failureYes: the timing chain's hydraulic tensioner can lose pressure and let the chain slacken; if it skips teeth or breaks, it can destroy the engine. It is a documented problem on Fiat, Opel, Suzuki and Ford cars with this engine, mainly linked to long oil change intervals.Repair (garage): €350–€550Appears at around 70,000 km
  2. High severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlIncomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilutionIn heavy urban use, with short journeys that do not let the particulate filter regeneration finish, unburnt diesel passes into the sump and dilutes the oil; the level can rise on the dipstick and the oil loses its ability to lubricate. Repeated many times, it speeds up engine wear.
  3. High severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboSeized variable-geometry turboOn versions with a variable-geometry turbo, the vanes can seize through soot build-up, especially on cars used in town for short journeys. The engine loses power gradually and may give off black smoke when accelerating.Repair (garage): €450–€700
  4. High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjector and high-pressure pump wear from contaminated fuelThe Bosch injectors and the high-pressure pump of the common rail system are sensitive to poor-quality fuel or fuel with condensed water. With contaminated diesel they can generate metal shavings that damage first the pump and then the injectors themselves.Repair (garage): €600–€1,200
  5. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlEGR valve blocked by sootThe 1.3 Multijet's EGR valve easily accumulates soot on short urban journeys, causing an unstable idle, loss of power and the engine warning light. It is one of the most cited problems among owners of this engine.Repair (garage): €130–€400

Corsa D 1.3 Multijet pageAll versions and faults of the 1.3 Multijet

1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec

Opel/Vauxhall 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4 Ecotec atmosféricos (GM Family 0 — Z10XEP, Z12XEP/A12XER, Z14XEP/A14XER) · Petrol

In the Corsa D
2006–2014[16][17]
Names
1.0 · 1.2 · 1.4 · 1.4 Twinport
Faults that affect it
6 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
59
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • Z10XEP / Z12XEP / Z14XEP Twinport (2003-2009)2003–2009 · 60–90 hp · Z10XEP, Z12XEP, Z14XEP

    With caution

    The reliability reports for the Corsa C, Astra H and Meriva A repeatedly document the same pattern: a chain tensioner that does not always last, ignition coils that fail, and a water pump or thermostat prone to losing coolant. No source describes a systematic block or cylinder head failure, so it is worth checking those three specific points before buying, without that meaning you should avoid the engine.[18][19][20][21]

  • A10XEP / A12XEL / A12XER / A14XEL / A14XER / A14XFL (2008-2019)2008–2019 · 65–100 hp · A10XEP, A12XEL, A12XER, A14XEL, A14XER, A14XFL

    With caution

    A generic article on problem engines from a French site expressly singles out the 1.2 "from the late 2000s and early 2010s" as prone to chain failures; on the Adam, the reliability report describes the water pump as "the clearest weakness" of the car and documents ignition coil replacements, as well as imperfect gear changes from the Easytronic gearbox. These points are worth checking, although there is no sign of a systematic block failure.[21][22]

Faults that affect the Corsa D

  1. Critical severityFrequency: CommonTimingTiming chain stretch and breakageOn the Corsa C, D and E, the Astra H and the Meriva A, this engine's timing chain tends to stretch prematurely because the tensioner does not always hold up; in the worst cases, documented across several models, the chain has jumped or snapped and forced a complete engine replacement.Repair (garage): €900–€1,400Appears at around 70,000 km
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonLubricationOil leaks and increased consumptionOn the Corsa C, D and E, the Astra H and the Meriva, oil leaks from the rocker cover, oil filter or pressure switch are common, along with somewhat higher than normal oil consumption between changes; there is no pattern of major engine damage if they are dealt with in time.Appears at around 80,000 km
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonIgnitionIgnition coil failureThe ignition coils on this engine fail fairly often in the Corsa, Astra, Meriva and Adam, causing jerking, the engine warning light and, in the clearest cases, the engine running on one cylinder fewer; the garage fixes it by replacing the affected coil.Repair (garage): €150–€480Appears at around 15,000 km
  4. Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingWater pump and thermostat leak or wearA reliability report describes the water pump as "the clearest weakness" of the Opel Adam, and the same component - along with the thermostat - often fails or leaks coolant on the Corsa, Astra and Meriva with this engine too, sometimes at low mileage.Repair (garage): €300–€760Appears at around 22,000 km
  5. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionSlow shifts and clutch actuator wear on the Easytronic gearboxThe Easytronic automated gearbox, available with this engine on the Corsa, Astra, Meriva and Adam, changes gear slowly and with jerks according to several sources; there are also some cases of actuator wear or clutch control unit failure, although the evidence on its real-world reliability is limited.
  6. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlFaulty lambda sensors on the 1.2 and 1.4 petrolOpel's 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines (Twinport and A series) show faulty lambda sensors on the Corsa C, Corsa D and Astra J. The usual consequence is the engine warning light and a poorer-regulated mixture; it does not affect the mechanics.

Corsa D 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec pageAll versions and faults of the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec

1.4 Turbo

Opel/Vauxhall 1.4 Turbo (GM Small Gasoline Engine — A14NET, A14NEL, B14NET, B14XFT, D14XFT) · Petrol

In the Corsa D
2012–2014[23]
Name
1.4 Turbo 120 CV
Faults that affect it
4 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
45
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.4 Turbo 120-140 hp (A14NET/A14NEL/B14NET, indirect injection, 2009-2015)2009–2015 · 120–140 hp · A14NET, A14NEL, B14NET

    With caution

    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.[24][25][26][27]

Faults that affect the Corsa D

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

Corsa D 1.4 Turbo pageAll versions and faults of the 1.4 Turbo

1.7 CDTI

Safest option

Opel/Vauxhall 1.7 CDTI (Isuzu 4EE2 / «Circle L») · Diesel

In the Corsa D
2006–2013[28]
Name
1.7 CDTI
Faults that affect it
5 · 3 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
36
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.7 CDTI 125 hp (Z17DTR/A17DTR, 2006-2013)2006–2013 · 125 hp · Z17DTR, A17DTR

    With caution

    This is the version of the two documented accounts of a clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) (an Astra and a Zafira, the latter with only 17,000 km) and of the Astra's injector warning.[1][2]

  • 1.7 CDTI 130 hp (A17DTS, 2010-2015)2010–2015 · 130 hp · A17DTS

    With caution

    It shares its block, EGR valve and timing belt with the rest of the 1.7 CDTI family, with no data exempting it from the documented risks.[3][4]

Faults that affect the Corsa D

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalClutchDual-mass flywheel and clutch wearA documented case of an Opel Meriva with this engine had to have the dual-mass flywheel and clutch replaced at 66,000 km, for €1,600 at a French garage. It is neither an official nor a Spanish figure, but it points to real wear of these parts.
  2. High severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlClogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) and oil dilutionThere are accounts from Opel Astra and Zafira owners with this engine describing a clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) — in one case with only 17,000 km — and oil diluted with diesel after repeated failed regenerations.
  3. Critical severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming belt: risk of serious failure if not changed on timeThe 1.7 CDTI has a timing belt (not a chain), with a replacement interval of 150,000 km or 6 years according to the buying guide consulted. We have not found documented cases of breakage on this engine, but going beyond that interval exposes you to a serious failure if the belt does give way.
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlSoot fouling of the injectors and EGR valveThis engine's EGR valve tends to clog with soot, according to a German buying guide focused on the Meriva A; there are also accounts of misadjusted or faulty injectors from 100,000 km on the Meriva and Astra with this engine.
  5. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsPremature alternator wearThe Hitachi-brand alternator fitted at the factory to the 1.7 CDTI tends to wear out sooner than expected, according to a German buying guide on the Opel Astra H, with typical replacements at around 140,000 km; there are similar accounts on the Opel Meriva with this engine.

Corsa D 1.7 CDTI pageAll versions and faults of the 1.7 CDTI

Faults of the Opel Corsa D outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the Opel Corsa D

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 3,083 inspections of 1,050 cars registered between 2007 and 2013, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 8.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 7.7%.

    Average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 5.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 7.7%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.8%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 31.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 23.9%.

    More defects than average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.8%.

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 5.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.7%.

    More defects than average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 11.8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 5.8%.

    More defects than average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 5.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 5.1%.

    Average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 16.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 17.5%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used Opel Corsa D

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.3 Multijet (2006–2014)

Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure

Critical severity

Incomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilution

High severity

Seized variable-geometry turbo

High severity

Injector and high-pressure pump wear from contaminated fuel

High severity

EGR valve blocked by soot

Medium severity

If it has the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec (2006–2014)

Timing chain stretch and breakage

Critical severity

Oil leaks and increased consumption

Medium severity

Ignition coil failure

Medium severity

Water pump and thermostat leak or wear

Medium severity

Slow shifts and clutch actuator wear on the Easytronic gearbox

Medium severity

Faulty lambda sensors on the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol

Low severity

If it has the 1.4 Turbo (2012–2014)

Early engine failure from a cracked piston

Critical severity

Whistling, loss of power and turbocharger wear

High severity

Coolant leak from the water pump or thermostat housing

Medium severity

Ignition coil failure

Medium severity

If it has the 1.7 CDTI (2006–2013)

Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear

High severity

Clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) and oil dilution

High severity

Timing belt: risk of serious failure if not changed on time

Critical severity

Soot fouling of the injectors and EGR valve

Medium severity

Premature alternator wear

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Opel Corsa D

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Opel Corsa D reliable?

All 4 engines of the Opel Corsa D that we have documented have high or critical severity faults: the 1.3 Multijet, the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec, the 1.4 Turbo and the 1.7 CDTI. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 1.7 CDTI, with a «With caution» verdict. Away from the engine, the Corsa D picked up four General Motors España safety campaigns between 2010 and 2015: two handbrake notices (2010 and 2011), one on the steering intermediate shaft that affected around 8,000 cars (2014), another on the steering rack (2015) and one on the front brake caliper bracket (2015). We have found no reliable recurring faults outside these campaigns.

Which Opel Corsa D engine is the most reliable?

Among the 4 engines we have documented, none has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 1.7 CDTI, with a «With caution» verdict. This is the version of the two documented accounts of a clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) (an Astra and a Zafira, the latter with only 17,000 km) and of the Astra's injector warning.[1][2]

What problems does the Opel Corsa D have apart from the engine?

Away from the engine, the Corsa D picked up four General Motors España safety campaigns between 2010 and 2015: two handbrake notices (2010 and 2011), one on the steering intermediate shaft that affected around 8,000 cars (2014), another on the steering rack (2015) and one on the front brake caliper bracket (2015). We have found no reliable recurring faults outside these campaigns. The most important documented faults are: handbrake failure due to a manufacturing defect (brakes, critical severity), risk of the steering intermediate shaft breaking (steering, critical severity), manufacturing deviation in the steering rack teeth (steering, critical severity) and manufacturing defect in the front brake caliper bracket (brakes, critical severity).[5][6][7][8][9][10]

What faults does the Opel Corsa D have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (1.3 Multijet, critical severity), timing chain stretch and breakage (1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec, critical severity), incomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilution (1.3 Multijet, high severity), early engine failure from a cracked piston (1.4 Turbo, critical severity) and seized variable-geometry turbo (1.3 Multijet, high severity).

What is the best year to buy a Opel Corsa D?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2013, 2012, 2008 and 2 other years with the same rating (7.1/10); the worst rated is 2014 (5.5/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Opel Corsa D have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 5 campaigns for the Opel Corsa D, such as steering rack check (2015). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[10]

Sources

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

  1. Essai complet Opel Astra (H) : fiabilité et avisFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Essai complet Opel Zafira 2 : fiabilité et avisFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Opel Meriva A: ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  4. Opel Meriva B: ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  5. Opel llama a revisión a los propietarios del Corsa D por un fallo en el freno de manoatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 10 June 2010 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Opel Corsa D (años 2010-2011) llamados a revisiónatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 23 September 2011 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. URGENTE: Se recomienda inmobilizar dos modelos de Opelatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 29 September 2014 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  8. Los modelos Corsa D y Adam de Opel a Revisiónatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 4 December 2014 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  9. El modelo Corsa D de Opel en la Red de Alertaatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 29 April 2015 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  10. Opel llama a Revisión a los modelos Corsa D y Adamatencionalconsumidor.com · General press · published 7 October 2015 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. 1.3 CDTi Opel (Z13DT) Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  12. Moteur Fiat 1.3 MultiJetWikipédia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  13. Fiat 1.3 Multijet: ficha técnica, problemas y tuningMotordinámico · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  14. Fiat 1.3 Multijet: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  15. Fiat 1.3 JTD/Multijet: corrente folgada e entupimento dos canais de lubrificaçãoProvmec · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Portuguese
  16. Opel Corsa 4 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  17. Opel Corsa C/D/E: Schwachstellen & KaufberatungGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  18. Opel Corsa 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Opel Astra (2004-2010) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  20. Opel Meriva (2003-2009) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  21. Distribution : les moteurs à problèmesFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  22. Opel Adam : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  23. El Opel Corsa recibe el motor 1.4 Turbo de 120 CV, ¡aleluya!Motorpasión · Motoring press · published 22 June 2012 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  24. Opel Astra 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  25. Opel Mokka : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  26. Opel Meriva 2 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  27. Opel Zafira Tourer : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  28. Opel Corsa DWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  29. Quando sostituire la catena di distribuzione sul 1.3 Multijet: riconoscere i sintomiRettifica Pompeo · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Italian
  30. FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet II: EGR Valve Problems and How to Fix ThemAutoricambi Tritella · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026
  31. Opel Astra 5 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  32. Essai complet Opel Meriva : fiabilité et avisFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  33. Opel Astra H (A04): Probleme & KaufberatungGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German