Used Opel Omega

What to know before buying: Opel Omega

From 3 video reviews, 3 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 23/09/2026

What the reviews say

• The Omega B has a spacious, quiet and comfortable cabin; owners particularly praise its rear-seat room and long-distance comfort.[2][5][6]Opel Omega B
• Rear-wheel drive, independent suspension and soft tuning make the Omega B a pleasant, relaxed motorway car.[2][6]Opel Omega B
• The cabin trim and seats can withstand high mileage well when the car has not been neglected.[2][3][6]Opel Omega B
• The manual gearboxes, propshaft and rear differential are generally durable; the 4L30-E automatic can also last well if not overheated or run with dirty fluid.[1][3]Opel Omega B

Typical faults

• The Omega B rusts extensively, especially around the rear arches, door bottoms, sills and windscreen frame; wings, boot lid and pillar joints can also corrode.[1][3][5][6]Opel Omega B
• Ageing rubber and plastic parts cause oil or coolant leaks and overheating in petrol engines; the 2.0- and 2.2-litre units commonly develop valve-cover gasket leaks.[1][2][3]Opel Omega B

  2.0 petrol, 2.2 petrol

• The X20XEV regularly suffers camshaft-sensor failure, while oil can destroy the crankshaft-sensor wiring insulation; its exhaust manifold can also crack.[3]one sourceOpel Omega B

  X20XEV

• On V6 engines, age or overdue coolant changes can make the oil heat exchanger in the block valley leak; very low idle speed also reduces water-pump effectiveness.[3]one sourceOpel Omega B

  V6

• Rear bushes of the front control arms usually wear by 150,000–200,000 km; cheap, incorrectly fitted parts may last only 40,000–60,000 km. Springs can break on poor roads.[1][3]Opel Omega B

  150 000–200 000 km

• Omega B instrument clusters can lose the display, illumination, speedometer or other gauges; owners also report missing display segments and intermittent warning lamps.[7][2][5]Opel Omega B

  1994–2003

• Moisture beneath the cabin carpet damages connectors in the cross-body wiring looms, causing central-locking and other electrical failures.[1][3]Opel Omega B

Which engine and version to take

• The 2.0-litre eight-valve X20SE is the least demanding choice: its design is described as durable, but the timing belt needs changing every 60,000 km and oil pressure must be monitored.[3]one sourceOpel Omega B
• The 3.0 V6 suits buyers wanting a quiet, comfortable and powerful motorway car; owners praise its flexibility, though fuel consumption is substantial.[4][5][6]Opel Omega B

What to check at the inspection

• Closely inspect the rear arches, door bottoms, sills beneath their plastic covers, windscreen frame and the pillar-to-bulkhead joints.[1][3][5][6]Opel Omega B
• Check the scuttle drains: standing water there makes corrosion of the windscreen frame highly likely.[1][3]Opel Omega B
• Lift the cabin carpets to check for moisture, then test the central locking and electrical equipment in every door.[1][3]Opel Omega B
• With the engine cold and warm, check temperature, fans, radiator, heater valve and water-pump operation; any leak or overheating is a warning.[1][2][3]Opel Omega B
• Demand evidence that the timing belt and rollers were changed every 60,000 km; a broken belt bends the valves on the X20XEV.[1][3]Opel Omega B
• Test every gearbox mode: inspect a manual for oil leakage at the selector seal, and an automatic for overheating, dirty fluid or poor shifts.[1][3]Opel Omega B
• Test the speedometer, every analogue gauge, the cluster illumination and all segments of the information display.[7][2][5]Opel Omega B
• Inspect the springs, arms and bushes, and ensure the car does not sit unnaturally low or high, as incorrect ride height substantially shortens suspension life.[1][3]Opel Omega B

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]Слабые места — Опель Омега Б слабые места | Недостатки и болячки б/у Opel Omega B · ▶ video
2. [2]Avtomaniaka — Обзор Opel Omega B 2.0 когда ты рука-жоп даже опель плохой! · ▶ video
3. [3]ТопАвто — ТОП проблем Опель Омега Б | Самые частые неисправности и недостатки Opel Omega B · ▶ video
4. [4]auto.jautajums.lv — Opel Omega atsauksmes | jautajums.lv - Auto, moto · forum
5. [5]iauto.lv — Opel Omega 2.5 V6 sedans 1998.gads - Lasītāja pieredze · forum
6. [6]tipcars.eu — diskuze k tématu: Opel Omega B – limuzína za pár korun? · forum
7. [7]menigar.com — Reparación cuadro de instrumentos Opel Omega · press

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