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Opel Crossland 1.2 PureTech 83, 110 and 130 hp problems

The Opel Crossland used the 1.2 PureTech from 2017 to 2024 (1.2 83 CV, 1.2 Turbo 110 and 1.2 Turbo 130). 5 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Crossland, the safest option is the 1.6 HDi.

Opel Crossland (2017–2024)
Photo: Trop86 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.

Engine score on this car

0.4 out of 10Very low reliability

Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Crossland. How we calculate it

Overall score for the Opel Crossland

4.3 out of 10Low reliability

Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown

15 sourcesHow we work

1.2 PureTech

PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) · Petrol

In the Crossland
2017–2024[1][2][3][4]
Names
1.2 83 CV · 1.2 Turbo 110 · 1.2 Turbo 130
Faults that affect it
5 · all of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
96
Very high risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.2 VTi / PureTech naturally aspirated 68-83 hp (EB2, EB2F, EB2FA..., from 2012)since 2012 · 68–83 hp · EB2, EB2F, EB2FA, EB2FB, EB2FAD, EB2M, EB2D, EB2FD, HMZ, HMR

    With caution

    It has the same oil-bath belt and Stellantis includes the naturally aspirated engines built between June 2012 and June 2022 in its measures, but the recalls over the brake vacuum pump only affect the turbos. It is a reasonable buy with maintenance invoices and the belt measured or replaced.[5][6][7]

  • 1.2 PureTech turbo 110 and 130 hp Euro 6.1 (EB2DT, EB2DTS, 2013-2018)2013–2018 · 110–130 hp · EB2DT, EB2DTS, HNZ, HNY

    With caution

    It combines the three documented problems (belt, brake vacuum pump and oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings) and many units have already passed the 10 years of Stellantis cover. Only buy with the belt replaced and invoiced, the campaigns done and normal oil consumption.[1][7][8][9]

  • 1.2 PureTech turbo 100-155 hp Euro 6.2/6.3/6d (2018-2022)2018–2022 · 100–155 hp · EB2DT, EB2DTS, EB2ADTD, EB2ADTX

    With caution

    It has the pre-June 2022 belt and can suffer oil consumption from the separator; in return, almost all units are still within Stellantis's 10 years or 180,000 km of cover if the maintenance is documented.[8][9][10]

  • 1.2 PureTech turbo 100 and 130 hp with revised belt (2022-2025)2022–2025 · 100–130 hp · EB2DTS, EB2ADTD

    With caution

    It has the revised belt and Stellantis extended its 10 years or 180,000 km cover to turbos built up to December 2025, but it is still an oil-bath belt that needs periodic replacement, and there is as yet no public data on its durability.[2][5][9]

Faults that affect the Crossland

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 PureTech has 7 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
  2. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentLubricationLoss of braking assistance from vacuum pump damageOn 1.2 PureTech turbos built between 2013 and 2018, belt debris can damage the vacuum pump that feeds the brake servo and reduce braking assistance. There were two free recalls (2020 and 2022); it is worth confirming they were done.
  3. High severityFrequency: Very frequentLubricationExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.
  4. High severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionSpark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turboOn the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech/e-THP turbo the original spark plugs can break; if a fragment falls into the cylinder it can damage the engine. Autojournal cites a 2015 recall to replace them on the 308 II.
  5. High severityFrequency: RareLubricationFaulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024)Stellantis recalled in France about 68,000 Peugeot 208, Citroën C3 and Opel Corsa models from 2022-2024 with the naturally aspirated PureTech because of faulty piston cooling jets: they cause noise and, in extreme cases, damage to the engine casing and oil on the exhaust. It is fixed with an oil and filter change.Repair: €0

All versions and faults of the 1.2 PureTech

What to check before buying a used Opel Crossland 1.2 PureTech 83, 110 and 130 hp

Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.

If it has the 1.2 PureTech (2017–2024)

Oil-bath timing belt degradation

Critical severity

Loss of braking assistance from vacuum pump damage

Critical severity

Excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure

High severity

Spark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turbo

High severity

Faulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024)

High severity

Other engines and gearboxes of the Opel Crossland

Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.

Faults of the Opel Crossland outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.

See the 7 faults outside the engine

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The Opel Crossland has 6 documented recalls and campaigns. See which ones and how to find out if they affect you

Frequently asked questions

Is the Opel Crossland 1.2 PureTech 83, 110 and 130 hp reliable?

The Opel Crossland used the 1.2 PureTech from 2017 to 2024 (1.2 83 CV, 1.2 Turbo 110 and 1.2 Turbo 130). 5 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Opel Crossland, the safest option is the 1.6 HDi.

What faults does the Opel Crossland 1.2 PureTech 83, 110 and 130 hp have?

The documented ones that affect this car are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (critical severity), loss of braking assistance from vacuum pump damage (critical severity), excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure (high severity), spark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turbo (high severity) and faulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024) (high severity).

Which engine should you choose for the Opel Crossland?

None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 1.6 HDi, with a «With caution» verdict.

Own a Opel Crossland 1.2 PureTech 83, 110 and 130 hp? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

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  1. Peugeot-Citroën-DS-Opel. Nouveau rappel de grande ampleur pour le moteur 1.2 PureTechL'argus · Motoring press · published 28 January 2023 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  2. 10 años o 175.000 km de garantía para los modelos de Stellantis con motor PureTechAutofácil · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Cómo reclamar a Stellantis si eres un afectado por los motores PureTech defectuosos: estos son los pasosXataka · Motoring press · published 2 April 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  5. Stellantis ofrece medidas a los afectados por los motores PureTech tras miles de demandaskm77 · Motoring press · published 28 November 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Rappel des moteurs 1.2 Puretech 110 et 130 chFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  7. Safety Gate, alerta A12/01505/20: Peugeot 208, 308, 2008, 3008, 5008 y Partner (copia en PDF)Comisión Europea – Safety Gate · Official body · published November 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026
  8. Fiabilité Stellantis 1.2 PureTech. De nouvelles solutions contre la consommation d'huileL'argus · Motoring press · published 23 June 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  9. Moteur PureTech. Stellantis généralise sa garantie de 10 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 26 May 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  10. Peugeot, sobre los motores PureTech: «Reconocemos que hemos hecho las cosas mal»Xataka · Motoring press · published 4 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. 1.2 PureTech: precio y cambio de correa de distribuciónAutopista · Motoring press · published 2 August 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  12. ¿Qué es el separador de aceite de los motores 1.2 PureTech?Motor16 · Motoring press · published 2 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Peugeot 308 : quelles sont les pannes les plus fréquentes sur les 3 générationsAutojournal · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  14. Fiabilité du 1.2 PuretechFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  15. Automaker Stellantis recalls 68,000 units in France due to fire riskEuronews · General press · published 25 February 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026