Citroën Jumpy III vs Opel Combo E: which is more reliable?
According to the MotorFiable Score, the Citroën Jumpy III (6.0/10) has fewer serious documented faults than the Opel Combo E (5.3/10), mainly because of their engines.
| Item | Citroën Jumpy III | Opel Combo E |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Van and combi | Van and combi |
| Years | 2016–today | 2018–today |
| MotorFiable Score | 6.0 out of 10 | 5.3 out of 10 |
| Engine score | 5.9/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Most recommended engine | Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) · With caution | 1.5 BlueHDi · Buy |
| Score for the rest of the car | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Suspension | 7.5 out of 101 faultCritical severity | 8.6 out of 100 faults |
| Brakes | 7.3 out of 101 faultCritical severity | 8.1 out of 101 faultHigh severity |
| Steering | 9.3 out of 100 faults | 7.9 out of 101 faultHigh severity |
| Gearbox and clutch | No documented faults | 8.6 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
| Electronics and infotainment | No documented faults | 9.3 out of 101 faultMedium severity |
| Bodywork and interior | 7.4 out of 100 faults | 7.9 out of 101 faultHigh severity |
| Airbags and safety | No documented faults | 7.1 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
Scores out of 10: the higher, the fewer serious documented faults. How we calculate them
Main faults of the Citroën Jumpy III
Outside the engine
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCorrosion in the bolt and bushes of the front suspension armYes: a Stellantis and Toyota campaign (November 2025) inspects the front suspension arm mounting of the Jumpy and Spacetourer because corrosion can weaken the bolt and even break it, with partial loss of control of the car. The inspection and, if needed, replacement of the parts are free.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRear brake discs poorly seated on the hub (early 2025 batch)A batch of Jumpy and Spacetourer built in late January and early February 2025 is covered by campaign GN5 because the rear brake discs do not sit firmly enough on the hub: the disc can crack, the wheel bolts can loosen and, in the worst case, the wheel can come off. The repair is free.
In their engines
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent2.0 BlueHDiAdBlue (SCR) tank and pump failureOn the 2.0 BlueHDi, the AdBlue tank can crystallise or fail and show a warning with a countdown to the point where the engine will not start. It is the most frequently cited fault of this engine: Stellantis compensates owners of diesels built up to August 2020, with no definitive fix.Repair: €1,000–€1,500
- High severityFrequency: Occasional2.0 BlueHDiDPF clogging on short journeysThe additive-dosed DPF on the 2.0 BlueHDi can clog if the car mostly does short journeys and does not reach the temperature needed to regenerate. It is a documented fault on current models such as the Opel Grandland, although with fewer cases than on the generations of the 2.0 HDi from before 2013.
- High severityFrequency: Occasional2.0 BlueHDiInjector and high-pressure pump wearThe injectors and the high-pressure pump on the 2.0 BlueHDi are among the documented faults, although in a minority of the cases recorded compared with AdBlue or the DPF. When the pump fails, metal particles can contaminate the whole circuit and make the repair far more expensive.
Main faults of the Opel Combo E
Outside the engine
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyFront passenger seat belt with reduced effectivenessA campaign affected around 1,735 Opel Combo E units built in 2018-2019 in which the front passenger seat belt could have reduced restraint effectiveness.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorThe engine undershield can trap material (fire risk)A 2022 campaign (ref. KAE/200511EE) covers Combo E vehicles built between 12 March 2018 and 17 September 2021 whose metal engine undershield can trap material next to the exhaust, with a risk of fire.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringDamaged steering linkage (track rods), with loss of stabilityIn 2019-2020 units, the steering linkage (track rods) can become damaged, with loss of driving stability and a greater risk of an accident; the Peugeot Rifter and the Citroën Berlingo III had an official campaign for a defect in the same component over a similar period.
In their engines
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent1.5 BlueHDiWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshaftsIn 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, the 7 mm chain linking the camshafts can stretch and break, causing serious engine damage. Stellantis has recalled them and covers the fault for 10 years or 240,000 km.Repair (garage): €730–€820
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent1.5 BlueHDiAdBlue tank and pump failure1.5 BlueHDi engines built up to August 2020 can suffer failures of the AdBlue tank pump module, with a "no engine start" countdown. The whole tank is usually replaced and Stellantis contributes to the cost up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,500
- High severityFrequency: Occasional1.5 BlueHDiSeizure of the high-pressure pump and injection systemSome early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have suffered seizure of the Bosch high-pressure pump, with juddering or the engine stalling on the road, sometimes before 50,000 km. The repair means replacing the entire injection system and the fuel tank.