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Opel Vectra 1.8-16V Comfort common faults.

2002–2005, saloon, petrol, 122 HP.

The fault list covers: Z18XE, Z18XEL engine, AF23 transmission.

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No fault write-up yet. 1 recalls.

If you know the year, pick it. Faults for other years drop out of the list.

This model has no fault write-up yet. That does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups go out after review.

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Opel Vectra 1.8-16V Comfort

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Official recall1 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 1 December 2023

A12/01581/24Safety recallInjuries1 December 2023 · EU Safety Gate

The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/12/2023

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

2 engines · 1 transmissions

Z18XE · 1.8 16V

92 kW (125 HP) · petrol

AF23 · 5-speed automatic

automatic · 5 speed

Torque limit220 Nm
MakerAisin/GM

We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it. More than one engine code is possible. The fault list shows the faults of each.

Variant data

What is in this version

Factory data

Trim
-16V Comfort
Body
saloon
Fuel
petrol
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
1796 cc
Power
90 kW (122 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2002–2005

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Spark plugs, petrol

    • 60,000 km or 6 years
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Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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