Opel Corsa D — Reliability

D 2011–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) — 76/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 76

1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0)

1.2L NA I4

Simple 16-valve four-cylinder for the Corsa, Agila and Astra; lifespan around 250,000 km. The weak p...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain and tensioner wear — chain stretch 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) high —
Oil-pressure switch leak — oil can wick into the ECU harness 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) moderate —
Thermostat failure 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) minor —
Ignition coil / ignition module failure 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) minor —
Valve cover gasket seep 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) minor 100,000 km – 200,000 km
Water pump wear 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) minor 100,000 km – 180,000 km