2008–2017
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The Opel Insignia A was built from 2008 to 2017.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (16.6 %), suspension (12.9 %), tyres and wheels (9.9 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER) | Petrol | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH / A20DTR) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 CDTI | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Whine or growl in 5th / 6th gear and off throttle, gear lever vibrates or jumps out of gear
Fix: Replace the bearings (and the output shaft if worn) and fill the gearbox to the corrected oil level
Signs: Rattle / diesel-like noise, P0016–P0017 codes
Fix: Replace phasers and solenoids
Signs: Misfire; oil from the cam cover gasket in plug wells
Fix: Replace module and cam cover gasket
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating
Fix: Replace housing
Signs: Oil in the expansion tank
Fix: Replace oil cooler seals
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
Signs: Smoke, hard start
Fix: Replace
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse
Fix: Replace the wave plate (gearbox rebuild)
Signs: Harsh or flared shifts
Fix: Fluid change; valve body repair
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 176,202 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.4 % | 5.0 % | 6.5 % | 7.7 % | 8.5 % | 8.6 % |
| Suspension | 4.9 % | 7.7 % | 10.5 % | 12.9 % | 15.0 % | 17.2 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 0.7 % | 0.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.0 % | 5.9 % | 8.6 % | 9.9 % | 11.1 % | 11.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.8 % | 7.9 % | 12.9 % | 16.6 % | 18.7 % | 19.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.4 % | 1.1 % | 2.2 % | 3.4 % | 3.8 % | 4.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.0 % | 2.4 % | 3.5 % | 4.0 % | 4.1 % | 4.9 % |
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (16). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The other recalls (8) are listed in the app.
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. 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 07/10/2026