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Vauxhall Adam Problems by Year

A stylish, highly customisable city car aimed at rivalling the Fiat 500. It is based heavily on the Corsa D/E underneath, meaning it shares the same reliable but agricultural naturally aspirated engines and occasional coil pack issues.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Known Issues
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Serious Faults
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Moderate Issues

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Buying Tips for the Vauxhall Adam

  • ✓Check all interior trim pieces and custom coloured dashboard panels for damage, as replacements are surprisingly expensive
  • ✓Listen for a ticking noise from the engine on the 1.2 and 1.4 engines; while they have timing chains, they can stretch if oil changes are missed
  • ✓Test the air conditioning, as the condensers are vulnerable to stone chips through the front grille
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