Opel Antara - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Opel Antara

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Opel Antara, for which Opel has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Opel Antara. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Opel Antara have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Antara’s Issues in the EU

All Antara’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Antara’s Issues in the UK

VAUXHALL ANTARA – BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
on 04/08/2018
VAUXHALL ANTARA ( – ) DEFECT: It is possible that a number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can […]
VAUXHALL ANTARA – LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
on 04/08/2018
VAUXHALL ANTARA ( 14/06/2006 – 31/12/2007) DEFECT: The intermediate steering shaft may not be correctly coupled to the steering column which in certain […]
VAUXHALL ANTARA – ENGINE MAY START INADVERTENTLY
on 03/08/2018
VAUXHALL ANTARA ( 03/03/2006 – 18/07/2011) DEFECT: Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder […]