Opel Zafira2017

Known issues

• DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging and regeneration failures, especially on low-mileage/urban driving; expensive to replace or force-regenerate
• Diesel injector carbon build-up and occasional misfires, particularly with poor-quality fuel or infrequent motorway running
• EGR valve carbon accumulation causing rough idle and limp-mode faults
• Turbocharger boost pressure sensor faults causing loss of power and warning lights
• Timing belt wear at 80–100k miles; replacement is essential and costly (€600–900 labour-intensive job)
• Gearbox judder on low-speed manoeuvres, reported on some automatic variants; clutch-damping issue

Good for

• Spacious seven-seat interior and flexible seating for families
• Fuel economy on consistent motorway driving (40–45 mpg achievable)
• Low emissions and road tax rates for Euro 6 diesel
• Good used parts and service support via Vauxhall/Opel network in Ireland