- Engine / equipment
- Opel Zafira B diesel (1.7 and 1.9 CDTI)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2014
- Symptoms
- Manual gearbox damage, EGR (2005–2014), rusty exhaust (2006–2011), alternator (2005–2008 and 2010–2011), clutch (2007–2008 and 2011), defective lights, oil leaks and particulate filter (2006).
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, the Zafira B has well below average reliability in almost every year because of mechanical and electronic problems, and the German roadworthiness test does not treat it much better. It also stresses that gearbox damage is strikingly frequent: on the test drive pay particular attention to the manual gearbox.
- Check for the garage
- Test the gearbox and clutch carefully, check the exhaust, alternator and EGR, and do not buy without a maintenance history.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Opel
Weak points of the Opel Zafira B diesel according to the ADAC: gearbox, EGR, exhaust, alternator and clutch
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the gearbox and clutch carefully, check the exhaust, alternator and EGR, and do not buy without a maintenance history.
What are the symptoms?
Manual gearbox damage, EGR (2005–2014), rusty exhaust (2006–2011), alternator (2005–2008 and 2010–2011), clutch (2007–2008 and 2011), defective lights, oil leaks and particulate filter (2006).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Opel
- Engine / equipment
- Opel Zafira B diesel (1.7 and 1.9 CDTI)
- Period mentioned
- 2005–2014
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Models with this entry
- Opel Zafira B2005–2014
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