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2003 VAUXHALL Zafira reviews

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Number of reviews: 12

Jo Hayes, Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 club 2003

I have now had my Zafira 1.6 club for 5 years and have had very few problems. In fact this has been a wonderful car and now it has done 110,000 miles and feel I should be thinking of trading this one in. I am very apprehensive as my Zafira is very reliable.

Submitted: 05/05/2011 09:42:29

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Susan, Renfrewshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I’ve loved my Zafira, but this year has started to have problems with steering rack, needing replaced. Now I have a leak from radiator, it has just had four new tyres, a new exhaust; I don’t really want to spend any more money on it. Think it’s time for a new one.

Submitted: 20/10/2010 21:25:18

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Becky Peak, England

Vauxhall Zafira Club 2003

I own a 2003 Zafira 1600. In January the emmisions light came on and the car drove at 30mph kangaroo jumping, took it to a garage and it was the coil pack, had it replaced and drove fine. A week later the emmisions light came on again, took it back to the garage and it was the air duct pipe that had split, had it replaced but it the car was still running rough, the garage said it was the land sensor so replaced that too but it was still running rough. In the end the catalytic convertor had gone so we had that replaced, total cost so far has been £900. The car was running ok but not perfect for about 8weeks. I went out in the car one night and the car just cut out all together and all the warning lights came on, I had no engine power at all and luckily I wasn’t on a busy road!! The AA towed me to the garage and the engine had gone, the oil pump had seized up. We have had a re conditioned engine put in this week, £975 and the car was lovely to drive, just like having a brand new car!! Last night, 48 hrs later after getting the car back, the emmissions light came on and the car went into limp mode, couldn’t get over 20mph, the car sounds loud and vibrating!! We are getting really fed up with it now! Apart from getting another car anyone got any ideas? We will never buy a Vauxhall again!!!

Submitted: 14/06/2010 20:52:37

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Afy, Derbyshire

Vauxhall Zafira DTi Elegance 2003

Vauxhall (Zafira) cars are the death traps. I bought mine, which was under the warranty. 1 month later, on the motorway, doing 70mph, suddenly in a second the speed falls from 70mph to 15mph. Thank god there was no lorry behind. I took it dealers and they said "Oh common fault, EGR valve needs replacing". I said I could have been killed. At least it should give you a warning before it drops speed. NO ANSWER on this from THE DEALERS. I would not recommend buying a Vauxhall Zafira or any Vauxhall. Go for Japanese or German cars.

Submitted: 15/04/2010 14:55:02

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Paul Kemp, England

Vauxhall Zafira Club 2003

I bought my car in Feb 09 (3rd owner from new). I had the car 3 months when engine light came on - £300 later and new coil pack, plugs and oil all seemd OK. 4 months later the engine light on again; same problem of losing power on acceleration. Mega bad oil and fuel consumption. Back to Vox garage and they replace EGR valve and plugs again. Drive it off garage forecourt and problem still there. Back on ramps and they say no fault but Vox tell them to disable the egr valve. 24 hours later problem still there. Now booked in again but have to wait a week, and they expect me to drive a car that can’t get 5th gear and struggles with 4th!!! Anyone got any ideas because the VOX garage haven’t got a clue!

Submitted: 16/10/2009 15:19:08

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Russell Turley, England

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Owned a Vauxhall Zafira for 6 years. Good family car, plenty of room for going on holiday. Doing 25-35 mpg - not so good, and having problems with egr valve. Just been diagnosed with the same problem again which will be my third egr valve. High revs and cutting out, drinking fuel for fun, juddering when power is applied. These problems have put me off Vauxhall’s.

Submitted: 08/06/2009 10:05:43

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Lynnie, Scotland

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I also bought a second hand Zafira, problems from day one, engine management line being on, had a new coil pack, erg valve replaced, still hasn’t corrected the problem. Car is stuttering too, scared to go out and about in it in case I make it worse; the garage doesn’t have a clue if its piston rings or burnt valves. They say they’d have to strip the whole engine down to see what the problem is, and he reckons we’d be cheaper putting a new engine in, heart breaking. Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong, or similar problems?

Submitted: 24/02/2009 09:48:52

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PJ, Northern Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Auto 2003

Problems with engine management light since bought as used in 2006. Despite 5/6 trips to the dealers this is still not sorted but loads of probably unnecessary parts fitted. Brought to original dealer this week who informed me that the car might need new throttle or ECU or 2 new front wheel bearings. SAID THEY DIDN’T KNOW WHICH PART WOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM BUT ONE OF THEM SHOULD DO IT AND ALL FOR A PRICE OF Â£1500 + LABOUR. Absolutely fuming. Wondering if anybody else has had similar problems.

Submitted: 03/11/2008 09:45:34

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Zephania Chakarisa, Kent

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

The car is roomy and a beautiful family car. Have had problems of it just cutting off at slow speeds with sporadic bursts of power. Been fixed now and running very well and am hoping it stays that way.

Submitted: 08/10/2008 11:31:50

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Dennis Hardy, Cheshire

Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Club 2003

The best car we have ever used. Very versatile inside - space for family use. Packs well and drives well loaded. Vauxhall in Stockport have been exceptionally helpful in warranty period replacing an EGV valve 2 weeks after warranty finished. Never needed any repairs. Original battery and exhaust after 80000 miles. Stands up to round town wear and tear. Daughters learnt to drive in it and handles well for them. Cruises well on open roads. Climbs hills. Second gear very responsive. Only downside is that the ECO engine burns oil by design fault and that front post visibility is poor. Would buy again but we are going to move on and downsize.

Submitted: 14/08/2008 12:59:50

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Paul L, Angus (Forfarshire)

Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club 2003

Lots of room inside the Zafira. Probably the only real problem with the car is the amount of fuel you can go through. You get between 25 -35 mpg or roughly 400-450 miles to a full tank of petrol. If you use your car a lot like myself its definitely not a car that I would recommend. Sorry.

Submitted: 11/08/2008 08:43:27

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Wendy Ward, Devon

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I would love a nice diesel car that i could take the childrens friends to school in.

Submitted: 08/11/2007 08:56:32

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Number of reviews: 12

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