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Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) vs MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron): which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) carries less risk than the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron): 36/100 versus 48/100 (both moderate risk). The Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Loss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning)»; the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk».

Risk index

Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

36

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

Lower risk

Risk index

MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

48

Moderate risk · 3 serious faults

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

22 sourcesHow we work

Is the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) reliable?

Stellantis’s electric drivetrain has no serious factory faults documented: the battery holds up well (median 94% health at 50,000 km and 90.7% at 150,000 km in the e-208 and Corsa-e), and the problems cited are the charger and several software campaigns.[1][2][3]

See the 5 of the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) faults

Is the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) reliable?

There are no documented faults in the electric motor or inverter, but 2026 battery campaigns mean the chassis number should be checked: faulty modules (March) and supplier cells with charging limited to 80% (October). Charging cutoffs are the other recurring fault.[4][5][6]

See the 4 of the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) and MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)
Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelElectricalElectrical
Displacement——
Timing——
Power136–156 hp146–340 hp
Productionsince 2019[7][8]since 2019[9][10][11][12][13][14]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)36Moderate risk48Moderate risk
Documented faults54
Of high or critical severity33
Worst severityCritical severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. High severity: Loss of traction from a high-voltage system cut-out (‘electric traction fault’ warning)
  2. High severity: Traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)
  3. Critical severity: Astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)
  1. Critical severity: Faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk
  2. Critical severity: Faulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checked
  3. High severity: Cells with high self-discharge in early cars: service measures 93P7 and 93Q2
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNoneNone
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • e-CMP 50 kWh, 136 hp (2019-2024)[1][2][3]
  • Large vans 75 kWh, 136 hp (2020-2024)[8][15]
  • e-CMP second generation 54 kWh, 156 hp (2022-)[16][17][18]
  • 55 to 62 kWh gross batteries with APP 310 motor (2020-2024)[5][6][19]
  • 77 to 84 kWh gross batteries with APP 310 motor (2020-)[4][20][21]
  • APP 550 motor, 210 to 240 kW (2023-)[4][22]
  • All-wheel drive with front asynchronous motor (2021-)[4][5]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

Cars that each one is fitted to

Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

See the 20 models with the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

See the 8 models with the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

Other comparisons

With the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

With the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

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Sources

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  1. Ni un solo eléctrico baja del 86 % de batería: 500.000 tests miden la degradación de 20 modelos a los 150.000 kmtestcoches.es · Reliability study · published 4 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Peugeot e-208, e-2008, DS 3 e-Tense. Un rappel de 5 761 exemplairesL'argus · Motoring press · published 20 April 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  3. E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  4. Brandgefahr: Rückruf für VW ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz und Cupra BornADAC · Reliability study · published 21 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  5. Safety Gate SR/00953/26: VW ID. BUZZ, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.BUZZ CARGO (batería de alta tensión)EU Safety Gate · Official body · published 31 March 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026
  6. Cupra Born: Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 7 August 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  7. Common Modular Platform (CMP / e-CMP)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  8. Peugeot Expert (electric versions)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  9. Volkswagen Group MEB platformWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  10. Volkswagen ID.3Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  11. Volkswagen ID.4Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  12. Volkswagen ID.7Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  13. Škoda EnyaqWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  14. Cupra BornWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  15. E-Auto: Rückruf bei Opel, Peugeot, Citroën und DSGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 8 June 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  16. Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  17. Rückruf Opel Astra Electric: Kann in falsche Richtung fahrenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 23 November 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  18. Opel Astra (Astra Electric)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  19. VW ID.3: bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 19 May 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  20. Volkswagen ID.3 Battery Holds Up Amazingly After 160,000 Km Test (prueba de resistencia del ADAC)Zecar · Motoring press · published 17 July 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026
  21. 107,000 mile VW ID.3 loses just eight miles of range in independent endurance testElectrifying.com · Motoring press · published 16 July 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026
  22. VW bereitet Batterie-Rückruf für mehrere ID.-Modelle vorelectrive · Motoring press · published 16 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German