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A defect in the braking system of the Opel Mokka 1st series 1.7 CDTi.

Model: Vauxhall Mokka Mokka A - Years 2012-2019
Part: Brake system

The first series Opel Mokka has had some problems with the braking system, especially in the 1.7 TDCi engines with the engine code A17DTS; in fact, many owners have reported unusual wear of the brake pads, particularly in the versions with automatic transmission. The cause was an undersized braking system relative to the weight of the car, or with suboptimal quality materials. Additionally, strange noises were often heard during braking, due to ovalized brake discs or low-quality brake pads. In a couple of cases, there were also recalls by Opel: in 2016 for a defect in the emergency brake, while some models built between 2012 and 2014 were recalled for checks on the rear brakes. The advice is to check the discs and pads regularly and to replace worn parts with quality materials.

Posted on 28 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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