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Verdict
Tout-terrain 5 portes à transmission intégrale, au coffre de 389 litres. Une seule source (getcarwise, données de contrôle technique britanniques) documente des défauts, dont une corrosion structurelle du châssis et des points d'ancrage qui peut être dangereuse. Faites contrôler le châssis par un spécialiste avant tout achat.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.2 DTI 115 4x4.
2.2 DTI 115 4x4
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel 2.2 de 115 ch, 5 rapports, transmission intégrale (Auto-data). Getcarwise cite des défauts spécifiques aux diesels (roulements, colonne de direction).
2.2 i 136 4x4
Petrol · Manual · 136 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 2.2 de 136 ch, 5 rapports, transmission intégrale (Auto-data).
Market prices
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Importing this model
Prices abroad
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2004: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion structurelle du châssis et des points d'ancrage
Severity 3/3 · SeriousGetcarwise relève sur la Frontera B une corrosion sévère du berceau et des points d'ancrage de suspension, avec des échecs au contrôle technique britannique très supérieurs à la moyenne, dès environ 60 000 miles. Le défaut touche la structure et la sécurité : réparation par soudure chez un spécialiste. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 115 4x4, 2.2 i 136 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Roulements de roue usés
Severity 2/3 · CostlySelon getcarwise, les roulements de roue de la Frontera B défaillent bien plus souvent que la moyenne, surtout sur les diesels. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 115 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Silentblocs et rotules de suspension usés
Severity 2/3 · CostlyGetcarwise indique une usure des silentblocs et rotules de suspension très supérieure à la moyenne, qui affecte la tenue de route. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 115 4x4, 2.2 i 136 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Jeu dans la colonne de direction (diesel)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyGetcarwise signale, sur les Frontera B diesel, un jeu radial excessif du palier supérieur de colonne de direction, qui altère le contrôle du véhicule. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 115 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Frontera”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Opel Frontera B — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire examiner le châssis, les longerons et les points d'ancrage de suspension sur un pont, de préférence par un spécialiste.
- Contrôler les roulements de roue : bruit et jeu aux quatre roues.
- Vérifier le jeu dans la direction et la colonne de direction.
- Examiner l'état des silentblocs et rotules de suspension.
- Essayer les passages de vitesses et la transmission intégrale.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le châssis a-t-il déjà été réparé ou soudé ?
- Les roulements de roue ont-ils été remplacés ?
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien et les derniers contrôles techniques ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Opel Frontera B (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
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Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume de coffre de l'Opel Frontera B ?
389 litres, jusqu'à 1 790 litres banquette rabattue, selon Auto-data.
Quelle boîte équipe la Frontera B ?
Les deux versions lues (2.2 DTI 115 et 2.2 i 136) ont une boîte manuelle à 5 rapports et une transmission intégrale (Auto-data).
Quel est le principal point faible de la Frontera B ?
La corrosion structurelle du châssis et des points d'ancrage, signalée par getcarwise à partir de données de contrôle technique.
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