Opel Insignia A — Reliability

A 2008–2013 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1) — 68/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 4

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ACCEPTABLE 68

1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt — interference engine, 150,000 km / 6-year limit 1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1) high 150,000 km
Turbo boost-control faults — wastegate solenoid, bypass valve, cracked charge pipes 1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1) moderate —
Coolant leaks — water pump, thermostat housing, cracked plastic pipes 1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1) moderate —
Ignition coil failure under boost 1.6 Turbo Z16LET/A16LET (Family 1) moderate 50,000 km – 100,000 km