Used Vauxhall Grandland 2018-2024 reliability
Category: Family SUV
The Vauxhall Grandland is a practical and well equipped used family SUV, but rivals are better to drive. It also has a basic interior.
What should I look for in a used Vauxhall GRANDLAND hatchback?
When you go to view a Grandland, have a play around with its infotainment system. Not just to learn how to operate it, but to make sure that it works as it should and doesn’t freeze or crash. If it does, the system might require an update.
Some of the most lavishly specced cars have larger 19in alloy wheels that could be susceptible to kerb damage. On examples without front parking sensors, be sure to check the front bumper for scrapes. Also, since this is a family car, check that there aren’t any stains on the seats or carpet and that the interior plastics are in good order.
Also, the emergency roadside assistance, WiFi and concierge service, called OnStar, ceased services on 31 December 2020. This is because OnStar is a service provided by the American company General Motors, who no longer own Vauxhall.
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
What are the most common problems with a used Vauxhall GRANDLAND hatchback?
At the time of writing, the Vauxhall Grandland has 10 recalls listed. If you want to check whether any have been carried out, you can contact your local Vauxhall dealership. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.
Reason for recall
On a certain number of 2018 Grandland X models, engine oil might leak from an oil plug in the cylinder block. This could lead to oil stains on the floor low engine oil volume (warning on dashboard if volume is low) or a check engine light if the oil pressure is low.
How the manufacturer will repair: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to tighten the oil plug in the cylinder block on the timing case side to 42 Nm.
Number of affected vehicles: 1
Date of recall: 18/07/2018
Reason for recall
The rear seat centre belt might not be fixed correctly to the lower fastening point.
How the manufacturer will repair: Check and if necessary correct the fixation of the centre rear seat belt at the lower fastening point.
Number of affected vehicles: 10
Date of recall: 02/09/2020
Reason for recall
Vehicles might deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified.
How the manufacturer will repair: Check and if necessary replace the DPF. Some models will also need a software change.
Number of affected vehicles: 500
Date of recall: 10/04/2019
Reason for recall
The urea injector might block and lead to NOx emissions out of regulatory limits.
How the manufacturer will repair: Updating the ECU software to avoid the future blockage of the urea injector.
Number of affected vehicles: 3185
Date of recall: 12/10/2020
Reason for recall
The Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) might be defective/develop cracks.
How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the DPFs on all affected vehicles.
Number of affected vehicles: 88
Date of recall: 16/11/2020
Reason for recall
A possible short-circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery on plug-in hybrid models.
How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the high voltage battery.
Number of affected vehicles: 1
Date of recall: 11/12/2020
Reason for recall
Vehicles may be fitted with a non-conform accessory trailer hitch.
How the manufacturer will repair: Check the batch number and if necessary replace the trailer hitch.
Number of affected vehicles: 31
Date of recall: 16/03/2021
Reason for recall
Vehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing.
How the manufacturer will repair: Install the missing radiator air intake sealing baffle.
Number of affected vehicles: 162
Date of recall: 26/03/2021
Reason for recall
A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells on plug-in hybrid models.
How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the high voltage traction battery.
Number of affected vehicles: 3
Date of recall: 21/02/2022
Reason for recall
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
How the manufacturer will repair: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Number of affected vehicles: 873
Date of recall: 05/04/2023
Is a used Vauxhall GRANDLAND hatchback reliable?
In our most recent Reliability Survey, the Grandland finished in a respectable 13th place out of 33 cars in the family SUV section with a score of 95.3%, which is better than the Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008 and MG HS, but worse than the Honda CR-V.
In the car brand reliability section, Vauxhall formed poorly, finishing in 29th place out of 31 car manufacturers. That's much worse than Volkswagen, Ford and Renault.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
Used Vauxhall Grandland reliability: the owners' view
In our latest Reliability Survey, Vauxhall Grandland and Grandland X owners reported persistent issues with electrical systems, including warning lights appearing without clear causes, and problems with infotainment units freezing or malfunctioning. Several diesel owners mentioned issues with the AdBlue system, with some needing repeated visits to the dealership for resets or replacements.
Dealer experiences varied considerably. While a few readers praised their local dealerships for quick turnaround times and courteous service, others felt let down by long wait times for parts and misdiagnosed faults. One reader highlighted being without their car for over two weeks due to delays in sourcing components. Overall, while some owners enjoyed largely trouble-free motoring, others expressed frustration over recurring faults and inconsistent dealer support.
