EngineHigh
1.6 CDTi timing chain and turbo issues
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for chain rattle on cold start and check for turbo whine
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2017 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer problems
A 2017 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is now 9 years old, so an average example has covered around 121,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2017 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2017 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is 9 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 121,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2017 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~122k miles an average 2017 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Rear axle and bush wear on loaded family cars
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test each corner and inspect bushes for splitting
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
SafetyCritical
Heating and ventilation blower resistor fire recall on earlier cars
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Check the recall is complete against the VIN on GOV.UK
BodyMedium
Water ingress through panoramic roof drains
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check headlining and footwells for damp
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Check this exact carVauxhall Zafira Tourer · frequently asked questions
Is the Zafira safe to stock?
Yes, provided the blower recall is confirmed complete. Never take one in without checking.
Do seven-seaters still sell?
Strongly, especially clean diesel examples under the older emissions bands for family buyers.
Where does the money go wrong?
Timing chain work on the 1.6 diesel and a soaked interior from blocked roof drains.