New registrations in Europe
372,980 new Opel Meriva cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2018, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2018 the largest markets were Poland (159), Italy (42), Germany (8).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 227 | 135 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 21,701 | 137 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 39,970 | — |
| 2015 | 43,746 | — |
| 2014 | 46,854 | — |
| 2013 | 46,751 | — |
| 2012 | 36,763 | — |
| 2011 | 57,466 | — |
| 2010 | 79,502 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 227 | — |
| 2017 | 21,701 | — |
| 2016 | 39,970 | — |
| 2015 | 43,746 | — |
| 2014 Meriva | 46,854 | — |
| 2013 Meriva | 46,751 | — |
| 2012 Meriva | 36,763 | — |
| 2011 Meriva | 57,466 | — |
| 2010 Meriva | 79,502 | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of latest year (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in the latest year (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
1 Meriva cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
48,087 Meriva cars are on Dutch roads; 16% arrived later as imports, and 15,316 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 749 | €25,778 |
| 2016 | 2,425 | €25,869 |
| 2015 | 2,531 | €24,861 |
| 2014 | 3,075 | €24,629 |
| 2013 | 2,657 | €25,710 |
| 2012 | 3,693 | €23,967 |
| 2011 | 5,223 | €22,902 |
| 2010 | 4,499 | €22,015 |
| 2009 | 2,061 | €21,265 |
| 2008 | 3,554 | €21,254 |
| 2007 | 4,504 | €20,977 |
| 2006 | 3,643 | €20,775 |
| 2005 | 3,388 | €20,550 |
| 2004 | 3,646 | €22,131 |
| 2003 | 2,439 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,814 Meriva cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 96% petrol, 4% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 107,000 km |
| 2016 | 23 | 113,000 km |
| 2015 | 68 | 129,000 km |
| 2014 | 138 | 125,000 km |
| 2013 | 107 | 140,000 km |
| 2012 | 125 | 157,000 km |
| 2011 | 195 | 170,000 km |
| 2010 | 111 | 178,000 km |
| 2009 | 43 | 178,000 km |
| 2008 | 132 | 185,000 km |
| 2007 | 82 | 206,000 km |
| 2006 | 132 | 204,000 km |
| 2005 | 121 | 207,000 km |
| 2004 | 233 | 206,000 km |
| 2003 | 299 | 231,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Meriva in 10 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and …
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the c…
The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval andmarket surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of syst…
A defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated. This defect may increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with t…
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may not be triggered in the event of an accident.
It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seat-belt tensioner on the outer side of the seat may suffer fatigue if used for a long time with the seat in certain positions. As a consequence, the steel cable could snap in the event of an accident, thu…
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous engine failures: the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall during driving.
The latches of the rear safety belt buckles may open inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Because of a production fault involving the passenger airbag, there can be a release of hot gas when the bag is deployed. This can lead to eye injuries.
Heat treatment of steering rack was not applied correctly during manufacturing. Rack of steering gear may break under high load.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0