Vauxhall Meriva reliability
The Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 43.2% of 66,227 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
10 DVSA recalls for the Vauxhall Meriva
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Fix: Replace the driver airbag module.
Recalled models: MERIVA B · 76,875 vehicles
Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly
A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
Recalled models: MERIVA · 289 vehicles
Seat belt may not function correctly
Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable - worst case: Loss of seat belt function
Fix: This recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 67,142 vehicles
Front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
The passenger air bag may not meet the correct specification. In the possible event of a frontal collision front passenger airbag might not deploy as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace passenger air bag module.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 1,745 vehicles
Seatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision
The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision.
Fix: On affected vehicles; Initially check and if necessary replace the steel cable linking the pretensioner to the seat. At a later date the outer pretensioner will be replaced with an improved version.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 63,462 vehicles
Possibility that the engine may stall
On affected vehicles there is a potential chafing condition between an engine wiring harness and the transmission housing which might cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g. engine telltale on illuminates vehicle may not start or the engine stalls during driving.
Fix: Reroute loom on affected vehicles. If necessary repair or replace loom.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 1,004 vehicles
Seat belt may open inadvertently in the event of a crash
The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision.
Fix: On affected vehicles check the traceability codes of the 2nd row seat belts. Replace those belts which have an affected code.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 752 vehicles
Airbag deployment could injure front seat passenger
Affected vehicles may have had a damaged passenger airbag module installed during production. In the event of a frontal collision gas escaping during deployment of the airbag may cause injuries to vehicle passenger(s).
Fix: Replace passenger airbag.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 451 vehicles
Front passenger seat could move without warning.
The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
Recalled models: MERIVA · 1,436 vehicles
Steering control may be lost
The retaining ring of the steering gear pinion might be out of it's retaining groove. In the worst case the steering gear pinion may lose engagement resulting in loss of steering control
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace steering gear assembly
Recalled models: MERIVA · 557 vehicles
Checking a Vauxhall Meriva before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.