Used Opel Combo

What to know before buying: Opel Combo

From 2 forum threads and 2 press tests · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The Combo E was offered with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains, so powertrain choice materially changes used-car risks.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• One owner, after more than five years and 100,000 km, praised the comfort, easy handling, road holding and low fuel consumption.[2]one source
• A 2007 Combo Tour owner reached 130,000 km in daily use, but had replaced clutch and suspension parts as well as brake discs by then.[1]one source

Typical faults

• The Combo E's 1.2 PureTech can suffer increased oil consumption from coked rings and deposits, accelerating timing-belt deterioration.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

  60 000+ km · 1.2 PureTech

• The 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt can disintegrate; debris may block the oil pickup, reducing oil pressure and endangering the vacuum pump and brake assistance.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

  40 000+ km · 2018–2022 · 1.2 PureTech EB2DT, 1.2 PureTech EB2ADT

• On the 1.5 BlueHDi, crystallisation can disable the AdBlue tank's pump/heater module and trigger a countdown warning before starting is blocked.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

  40 000+ km · 1.5 BlueHDi, DV5RD, DV5RC

• Early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have reported premature timing-belt wear and isolated camshaft and drive-chain problems.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

  100 000+ km · 2018–2019 · 1.5 BlueHDi, DV5RD, DV5RC

• A 2007 1.3 CDTI owner reported rising oil level, white smoke when warm and a flashing warning; forum replies attributed it to failed DPF regeneration.[4]one source

  2007–2007 · 1.3 CDTI

Which engine and version to take

• For the electric Combo E, the source reports no systemic motor or reduction-gear defect; at 200,000–300,000+ km, check operation, noise and stored faults carefully.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

What to avoid

• Choose a 1.2 PureTech Combo E only with convincing oil-consumption and wet-belt service history, as both risks may emerge comparatively early.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• An early 1.5 BlueHDi Combo E warrants extra caution: the source flags AdBlue-module trouble from about 40,000 km and timing-drive wear from about 100,000 km.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E

What to check at the inspection

• On a 1.2 PureTech, check the oil level between services, look for blue smoke and test compression.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• For a 1.2 PureTech, demand timing-belt replacement records, check for oil-pressure warnings and measure belt width through the oil-filler opening.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• When diagnosing a 1.5 BlueHDi, look for AdBlue faults and any warning that starting will be impossible after a stated distance.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• On an early 1.5 BlueHDi, inspect timing-belt service records and listen for unusual timing-drive noise.[3]one sourceOpel Combo E COMBO-E
• On a 2007 1.3 CDTI, check oil level, smoke when warm and the DPF warning; in the reported case, a long drive did not resolve the problem.[4]one source
• If the service warning stays on and power is lost after an oil change, check whether the service interval was reset; in one owner's case, resetting it restored power.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]forum.opel-club.ru — Поломки Opel Combo - Страница 23 · forum
2. [2]forum.110km.ru — Форум Opel Combo № 1475245 Обсуждение авто ... · forum
3. [3]autoradars.lv — Opel Combo E COMBO-E (2018 - 2024): проблемы и риски · press
4. [4]clubopel.com — Probleme Opel Combo 1.3 CDTi · press

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