Opel Mokka B
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
113–156 PS
Elektro Elektro
Electric lifestyle SUV
Decent100–136 PS
1.2L Turbo PureTech Benzin
8 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Opel Mokka B is available with 3 engine variants — from 76 to 156 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Opel 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel, 110 PS) has the DV5RD (1.5L BlueHDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Opel 1.2L Turbo PureTech (Petrol, 100–136 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EB2DTS (2020–2025, Stay Away!) and EB2DTS (2020–2025, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.2L Turbo PureTech!
The Opel Elektro (Electric, 136–156 PS) comes with 2 different engines: Opel-EM (2021–2025, Be Careful) and Opel-EM (2023–2025, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the Elektro!
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball joints wear prematurely Already after 38,000–56,000 km the front axle ball joints show excessive play and are flagged at the MOT. According to TÜV statistics the defect rate is nine times above average. Symptoms: Knocking or rattling from the front axle, especially over bumps; MOT finding for play at ball joints from 45,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD TÜV-Report
Suspension shows a significantly elevated failure rate — control arms and steering ball joints are flagged above average. Brake disc wear is higher than its predecessor. Electronic faults affect multimedia and emergency braking system warnings.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 35 weaknesses have been documented for the Opel Mokka B (2020–2025) — 21 engine-related and 14 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: EB2DTS (1.2L Turbo PureTech), DV5RD (1.5L BlueHDi). Typical issues affect Suspension, Electronics, Other, Brakes.
Mokka (DV5RD, 2020–2025) — Stay Away!: Camshaft chain: premature wear (recall), AdBlue system: pump, sensor and dosing valve, DPF blockage in short-trip operation. Power: 110 PS.
Mokka (EB2DTS, 2020–2025) — Stay Away!: Wet timing belt disintegrates, Oil starvation from blocked oil passages, Wet belt degrades in oil – oil contamination. Power: 100–101 PS.
Mokka (EB2DTS, 2020–2025) — Stay Away!: Wet timing belt disintegrates, Oil starvation from blocked oil passages, Wet belt degrades in oil – oil contamination. Power: 130–136 PS.
Mokka (Opel-EM, 2021–2025) — Be Careful: Electric drivetrain fault — vehicle blocked, Gearbox oil loss, reduction gear defective, OBC (onboard charger) defective — AC charging failed. Power: 136 PS.
Mokka (Opel-EM, 2023–2025) — Be Careful: Electric drivetrain fault — vehicle blocked, Gearbox oil loss, reduction gear defective, OBC (onboard charger) defective — AC charging failed. Power: 156 PS.
What to watch out for with the Opel Mokka? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee