1996 Vauxhall Vectra LS review from UK and Ireland
"Stay clear of 95 to 97 models"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Cat blew at 38,000 miles.
New timing belt and pulleys 40,000.
Water pump failed at 76,000.
Idle air control unit failed and throttle position switch (engines revs for no apparent reason)
Consistently damp boot, can't find leak.
New front disks and pads.
Seal in steering rack has failed (needs new rack)
Stem switch has failed, headlights flash after using indicators.
Engines stalls for no reason, very scary when turning corners.
Engine management light comes on for days at end, then is OK for weeks?
New camshaft sensor fitted.
Faulty radio/temp digital display, only certain pixels are lit.
Drivers side window jams on seal resulting in window falling out.
Recalled while it was being repaired by the dealer, spot welds on rear archs failed and had to be bolted.
General comments?
Definitely a car to have a love hate relationship with.
The dealer had it for a full week just to tell me "it has a problem, but we can't find it", "bring it back when it gets worse"
Car has great economy, looks good and is very comfy. Love it when it's running fine. Talked to loads of other owners, most seem to have had the same problems, basically a dodgy engine management system.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2003 |