Opel Zafira B — Reliability

B 2008–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) — 65/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

CAUTION 65

1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v)

1.9L Diesel I4 (JTD, JTDm, MultiJet; 8v and 16v)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Water pump seizure can throw the timing belt 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) high —
Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) high —
Swirl-flap intake manifold failure (16-valve only, incl. Opel Z19DTH) 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) high —
Alternator failure 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) moderate —
EGR valve sooting 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) moderate —
Fuel supply line chafing (2005-2006 recall) 1.9 JTD / JTDm / MultiJet (8v and 16v) moderate —