Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2017 Vauxhall Meriva
The 2017 Vauxhall Meriva has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.
Buying Tips for 2017 Vauxhall Meriva
- Slide, fold and unfold every rear seat several times. Food, coins and toys jam the runners, and replacement seats are scarce.
- Knock the front end over speed cushions: GetCarWise's MOT data flags ball joint dust covers and shock absorbers on this model, and BreakerYard traces similar knocks to the steering rack.
- Check the power steering works through the full lock from cold and hot, and listen for the pump or assist cutting in and out.
- Inspect the brake pipe runs and hose ferrules for salt scale, since the model is a poor performer in MOT corrosion data.
- Look for child damage inside - rips, stains and broken fittings are the usual Meriva story, according to RAC.
- Confirm the service history, because many cars were bought cheaply by families and maintained spasmodically.