Air conditioning Opel: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Opel models it appears in.

- Medium severityFrequency: CommonOpel Omega BAir-conditioning refrigerant loss in early Opel Omega BsYes: AUTO BILD tests indicate that the air conditioning of the older Omega Bs frequently lost refrigerant gas; the February 2002 test places the problem in cars made before late 1995. Air-conditioning repairs can be very expensive depending on the fault.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Mokka AMokka A air conditioning that cools poorly or failsGebrauchtwagenberater says the Mokka A's air conditioning often falls short, and fiches-auto.fr cites condenser leaks and faults in the control and the interior fan.
- Low severityFrequency: RareOpel AdamAir conditioning faults: hose, compressor and climate controlThe fiches-auto.fr listing includes 3 cases of faulty air conditioning on the Adam: a defective hose with several repairs, an air con fixed under warranty after five visits and a climate control that could not be switched off. This is owner-report data, not a recall.

By Opel model

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Parts for your Opel for faults with the air conditioning

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Air con compressor
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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the air conditioning do Opel cars have?

In 3 models from Opel there are 3 documented faults with the air conditioning. The most important: air-conditioning refrigerant loss in early Opel Omega Bs, mokka A air conditioning that cools poorly or fails and air conditioning faults: hose, compressor and climate control. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Opel models have the most problems with the air conditioning?

Opel Omega B (1 fault), Opel Adam (1 fault) and Opel Mokka A (1 fault).