PCV valve in cam cover
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
€200–400
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
Petrol · 1,364 cm³ · 88–103 kW
10
model generations
2
known faults
682,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 10 model generations, among them: Opel Mokka / Mokka X, Opel Meriva B, Opel Astra J, Opel Zafira Tourer C, Opel Insignia A, Opel Adam and 4 more.
The most expensive known risk is PCV valve in cam cover: it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €200–400 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,364 cm³ |
| Power | 88–103 kW |
| Years | 2009–2020 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | A14NET, A14NEL, B14NET, B14NEL |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Turbo coolant line leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
€100–300
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Opel Corsa E as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Chevrolet Cruze 2009–2015Chevrolet Orlando 2011–2015Chevrolet Trax 2013–2015Opel Adam 2012–2019Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Corsa E 2014–2019Opel Insignia A 2008–2017Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Opel Mokka / Mokka X 2012–2019Opel Zafira Tourer C 2011–2019
Common questions
Does the 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) engine take?
5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: PCV valve in cam cover (60,000–140,000 km, €200–400).
Which cars have the 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) engine?
Opel Mokka / Mokka X, Opel Meriva B, Opel Astra J, Opel Zafira Tourer C, Opel Insignia A, Opel Adam and 4 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026