Opel Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
ACCEPTABLE Turbo Chaos

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2

Opel · 2.2 NA/Direct (Z22YH/Z22SE)

2003–2008

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Vectra C/Zafira B. Ecotec 2.2. Z22YH is direct injection (Ecotec Direct). Timing chain. Carbon buildup on DI version. Oil consumption. Adequate but unremarkable."

Layout I4
Displacement 2198 cc
Power 150–155 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €300–€700

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

● MODERATE

Carbon buildup (Z22YH DI)

€300–€700 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Power loss, rough idle

Details

Direct injection Z22YH only.

Greece Note

Άνθρακας — μόνο Z22YH DI. €300-700.

Models with Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

Opel Vectra 2.2
2003–2008 Z22YH/Z22SE 155 hp petrol

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BUY 78

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

1.4 NA (C14NZ/X14XE)

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BUY 78

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

2.0 NA (C20XE/X20XEV)

View details → Compare: Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
ACCEPTABLE 76

2.0 CDTi (A20DTH)

2.0L Diesel I4

View details → Compare: Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs 2.0 CDTi (A20DTH)
ACCEPTABLE 76

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

1.0 3-cyl (X10XE/Z10XE)

View details → Compare: Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
ACCEPTABLE 76

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

1.2L NA I4

View details → Compare: Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
ACCEPTABLE 74

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

1.6L Diesel I4

View details → Compare: Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Tuning Potential

None practical

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Opel Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 reliable?

The Opel Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €300 and €700.

What are the common problems with the Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2?

The most common issues are:

  • Carbon buildup (Z22YH DI) — moderate, repair cost €300–€700, 60,000 km–120,000 km
What cars use the Opel Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2?

The Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €300 to €700. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 produced?

The Opel Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 was produced from 2003 to 2008. It is a 2198cc I4 petrol na engine.

Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.

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