Yep, me too. It's like being askd to watch a video titled "surgically removing your haemorrhoids without any anaesthetic" despite having not only a lack of interest in it but also an actual horrific disdain of the subject matter. However because these guys are doing it, I'll watch it enthusiastically...
We brought a 2016 LTZ top of the range we have had no trouble with it at, it has over 170 000 km on it kept it serviced it is a pleasure to drive anywhere my wife loves it. So i carn't under stand why so many people have a bad opinion of them.
did you even watch the video? they literally break down in painstaking detail (based off of thorough research), from the driving experience to the astronomical rate of mechanical issues, why these are considered to be so utterly pathetic. I am genuinely curious - what prompted you to buy this car instead of any other competitor in this segment?
I still have 2011 diesel model let me tell that piece of junk really nightmare to maintain just barely reach 130k km I already - rebuild the motor - replace 2 injector (1 injector more to come) - replace the turbo - rebuild entire front suspension - replace retract mirror gearset couple of time (the gearset keep breaking on regular basis) - replace handbrake pad (the friction material falling and jamming the drum) The list still go on
@@robertepapara5949 Correct, I can afford to buy all the Captivas in Australia 😛 But out of the goodness of my heart, I shall not. Caveat, all the still working ones.
Same, I have a 2012 petrol 7 seater for about 4-5 years now and have had zero issues and its sitting at around 165,000kms so I guess we have the unicorns lol
You guys have hardly any kms though. Neighbour has 290,000k and lots of issues on his, blown turbo, injector issues, diesel sludge etc. I feel like Commodore was better, another friend has 330,000k with less issues.
@@tomtom1541 Jesus, 290,000kms?! Of course you will have a lot of issues, especially with how cars are built these days. Buy a newer car. I would never own a car over 200K now as you are looking for trouble.
I’ve had a captiva for 8 yrs. Never an issue. Serviced yearly. First major expense was this year for tyres change. I just wish it was bigger especially back seats. Otherwise happy with purchase
I’ve got a 2016 LTZ Diesel and it’s got 199984km on it now Changed service intervals to every 10000km since new and I’ve never had an issue with it Drives nice cheap to run and been reliable
I've had my Holden Capiva 2015 turbo diesel since 2017. Im the second owner. My vehicle is perfect. Could not be happier with this vehicle... its awesome!
I have a 2010 SX Captiva, and never had issue with it. It's still going well up to now. Had a 6 day road trip from Perth to Brisbane a few years back, and it did not let us down. Guess I am one of those lucky buyers 😊
@@RedPanda555who cares who made it mate, it’s a car and you probably don’t know who made your car. Most vehicles manufacturers are owned by another one or use parts from heaps of other ones
Wife and I have bought 6 Captiva from 2006 and currently own a 2015 and a 2017 LTZ’s never had any issue. The only recall was on the brakes on the 2006 model which Holden replaced master cylinder as a precaution. Has been a reliable and safe car which is practical for storage with rear and passenger side seat lay flat. Yes they are not a performance vehicle but been a reliable well optioned value for money cars over the years…..we would not have purchased a total of 6 if they were not. Have no plans to trade the current two will drive them until can no longer get repaired due to GM have spares. Unfortunately your review is based on not owning one, hear say and mechanic who has 6 vehicles is for service costing over $1k. Not stating what was any typical fault found, parts used and labour charged….meaningless given the number of Captiva’s sold. Frankly your review is the inverse of what our experience has been.
"They are shit. There are just so many better alternatives like walking and public transport or being shot out of a cannon". Awesome content every time from Redriven but you're a funny bastard too :)
I bought a 2015 because it was just so cheap even with an extended warranty. I drove from Kansas City to Nashville and back, and in just that distance the engine (2.4lL EcoTec) consumed about a quart of oil! Keep an eye on this, because according to the mechanic, even at very low oil levels, it will still pump the oil through the engine (not giving a low oil pressure warning), but it will starve the timing chain system of proper lubrication and wreak havoc here. Aside of this and having a brake calliper lock up at around 115,000 miles, I've not had other troubles.
We've had our craptiva since new in2007 3.2 l all wheel drive . Had the stretched timing chain replaced and the half the shit in the variable cam timing at 90000km ,my mechanic is still getting over the experiences. On the plus side with enother 90k km its going great ,we just ignore all the random lights on the dash , its never broken down and was pretty capable towing a heavy trailer rhru some shirty off rd tracks after a flood . We'll drive this car into the ground and retire it to a farm as a shooting car
Wow. I have learnt a lot. I purchased a 2017 LTZ V6 Petrol 3 years ago. And i have had no issues at all. ( Touch wood ) The only thing i found is that its has a thirsty motor. Runs well on long distances and has everything i need for every day multi purpose usage with tow bar & roof racks.( Its a Unicorn ) 🙌
I bought a 2011 series 2 LX 7 seater Diesel second hand and I'm still driving....it only this year I had some issues with the DPF but that's not bad for a car that's over 10 years old.....I don't hardly use the 3rd row but I LOVE size if the boot! I have driven my Captiva up and down the east coast numerous times from Sydney to Melbourne, Sydney to the Sunshine coast/GC/QLD and up and down the coast if NSW so many times I can t count and my fuel efficiency has been amazing! Yes most mechanics cry if I drive into their garage but I recently had a mechanic fit my issues and it was still cheaper to fix than they and sell and buy a new car in the current market where rises cars have had an extra 10,000 to 15K added to their price because there's just no cars available at the moment.... Never had any issue with electrics or the sunroof or the dash electrics -NOTHING! Yes my mechanic said I've probably been lucky but I've loved this car and I swore I'd never buy a Holden again before I bought this one and haven't had the issues you've listed....
Bought same in May 2012. First issue today- prob my fault as no service or oil change since 2020 because i barely drove it. Today saw s puddle on ground. Transmission fluid! Now, where/who to get racv to take it to( R and D barely functions so lots must have poured out- was sudden occurrence. Near Belgrave in Vic.
Hi ,I got my Captiva LS 2016 from 15/6/2016 until today and I didn’t have any problems except changing tires and oil and I’m very tough in driving no soft and I think it’s a very good car
Bought a 2014 fleet Captiva in 1915. Had 14,000 miles on it. It now have 58,000 miles. All I have done is replace tires (once) and replace a headlight. It has been a great SUV.
Had a brand new 2010 CX for 11 years and did 156K before it was rear-ended by a truck and written off . Regularly serviced and not a problem! Purchased an 2018 LTZ with 59K on the clock and haven’t looked back. The space produced by puting the seats down is phenomenal. Lucky I guess considering the problems others have had. Expect to get 90K out of this model
@@brodiemagee8857 I just got a 2.2 turbo diesel. I managed to get the fault code with an ebay obd2 scanner. Says the Diesel Particulate Filter is full. Shouldn't be too bad to fix.
We had several 2.0 diesel Series 1 SX's for work cars, and thankfully we only had them for 3 years. Here's a short list of why we collectively rated them as the worst we'd ever experienced; Horrible NVH, particularly at idle Could never achieve advertised fuel consumption Needed replacement headlight globes every few months (we got good at that) Front or rear windscreen wipers were would activate randomly regardless of switch position (even with the car off, the rear would wipe a few times upon closing the tailgate) Tight steering = failing rack (had that too) Broken rear suspension mounts Engine oil leaks Paper-thin panels that dented when you looked at them sideways Dangerous throttle response from stationary - this was so concerning it was reported as an OHS issue Converter lockup was effectively disabled due to drivetrain vibration (I believe that Holden reprogrammed the TCU to avoid lockup below 120km/h as a fix) Gearbox hunting between 3/4 at 60km/h on flat road Those cars were the stuff of automotive nightmares.
Ive had mine 1 yr no problems, just had full service done and got told its in pristine condition and low ks for a 2012. I love it has full heated seats.
Bought a Captiva 7 SX 2.4 petrol new just over 10 yrs ago and not 1 single problem .. always serviced at dealer who sold it new .. paid 26k all up and its been an awesome car for a 7 seater .. thats my experience
I have Captiva 2010, for 7 years , it is still going solid but it does cost me repairs almost every year, replaced two engine seats 600 dollars replaced engine coils and starters 500 replaced coolant bottle 250 fixed broken coolant hose 150 Upper gasket fitting 700 faulty speed sensor 250 AC compressor faulty cost me 600 repair Oil leak continues for years Sun visor lose, replacement cost 70 So, I still think the cost is not extremely bad , it is just annoying keep visiting mechanics
Went with my daughter to pick up a car she's bought from a dealer. She didn't get anyone's advice. It was a captiva!!! GROAN!!! I ACTED happy for her. A $1500 repair job in the first 3 months. Luckily, that was under warranty. Here's hoping not much more.... but I'm not giving it too much hope.
I think my wife and stepdaughter got lucky Wife got a 2017 (low spec 2.4)for $7.5 k low miles country car full service history ..put up quite few Ks still going and everything works. Sal s husband bought her a lowspec 2014 from new (he is a HOLDEN Fan since birth} and has had it serviced regularly ever since.. Sal has now got over 280,000 Ks on it and side from normal wear and tear replacements ,and aprt from few minor rattles and squeaks still motoring along. I had my reservations... but I am amazed.. rule of thumb buy a low spec2.4 petrol if you must and avoid the dramas I have had with my Volvo XC90 D5. Given the choice again ,I would rather risk a Captiva. 2.4 petrol
My Cousin had one, it literally spent more time on a flatbed getting towed to a mechanic then it did driving on the road! and a Friend of mine brought one brand new, it was her first ever brand new car purchase and she was so proud of herself, that damn thing lasted 5 months before it catastrophically failed and she traded it in on a used Subaru outback with 250,000k's
2007 3.4 L V6 Awd 7 seater. For 8k family is pretty happy, reliable, comfortable long trips, good sound system, climate control, auto head beams, tinted electric windows, rear wipers, dvd player, all seats can fold for camping out. Heavy on fuel n lack luster up hills is the only major issues. Overall pretty happy. Previous owners took care of it, we are pretty lucky.
Had one for 12 years. Used to tow trailers around the farm, a caravan on holiday an so on. It went ok. Had the diesel 2l 7 seat version.Biggest problem we had was a rat git into the air intake and chewed up the air filter. Bits of it ended up causing sensor problems and was expensive to fix although insurance paid for it. Just sold it because was getting on in years and we no longer needed it as got a new 4wd ute.
Awe come of it - your insurance paid out koz it was the funniest story of the year -a rat 🐀 🤣 😂 got into the intake and chewed the air filter - bloody beautiful-can I use that one -
Own a 2017 2.2 diesel. Had it for 5 years (now 2024).. Only had 3 problems. First problem was leaking power steering fluid from reservoir cap. Second problem was engine trouble code for diesel intake air control stuck open. And last problem was diesel fuel leaking out the filler cap. In all not too bad, only little problems. We do change the oil and filter 2 times a year.
@@meganjay30 might be the driver tbh. First was the Mondeo got T-Boned because F looking when pulling out from bottom of T intersection right? Second was our Santa Fe rear ended while waiting at the light,which pushed our car into the car in front. Either piss poor driving skills or they wanted it written off to claim insurance.
@@meganjay30 Expect that from GM Daewoo sourced Holdens.My Spark was rear ended by a mercedes benz prime mover truck of all things.I later checked the Victorian Roads Database it was fixed and back on the road in weeks.Mine was a complete goner after I was notified by the insurance company the day the accident replacement car was to go back to the rental car place.I did everything to get across in time but I stood no chance although I made it out alive.I was driving an Opel Sourced Astra for those few weeks.Got an Insurance payout and in place of that Spark is a 2008 Mazda 3.
My wife's employer bought two early, entry level 4 cylinder petrol, front wheel drive Captivas. Her colleague's white one has always been horribly unreliable with mechanical and electrical issues since new. The gey one my wife drove was unbelievably reliable and solid. Not even any squeaks or rattles. Super gutless but really solid.
The locally tuned ride and handling of the VF Commodore was the last convincing reason anyone might want to choose a Holden, once that ended, the entire sales business in Australia collapsed unto itself. In this competitive market, why would anyone choose to inflict the ownership experience of a GM vehicle onto themselves.
The government,crap marketing and Holden assuming people would keeping buying Holden’s as a family car. All of a sudden SUV’s come along and they didn’t do much to compete.
The market killed Holden, not GM. Buyers grew tired of lacklustre badge-engineered imports that exploited the mindshare established in earlier decades when Holden made relevant products. GM simply delivered the final mercy blow.
@@30769s The Americans are very good in killing their subsidiary brands. Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Holden, Saab, Opel to name a few, all were either dead or almost dead under the ownership of Ford and GM. Even Mercedes Benz's quality was significantly tanked when they partnered with Chrysler.
Saying GM had a tight budget to design the Craptiva is an understatement. Sharknado had a tight budget the Craptiva looks like they took the art project of one of the design teams kids and made the car from that and probably with the same materials the kid used to make their project too lol 😆. If you and Hullsy had a choice between the shopping trolley and the Craptiva as your ride which one would you guys pick?. I don't think that bikkie cutter was the size guide for the back seat i think thats the remains of the last person who sat in there. Bloody entertaining review guys and sorry you had to subject yourselves to that torture for the sake of a video lol 😆 🤣. Have a good weekend guys and look forward to next weeks batch of videos as always.
As a mechanic who worked at Holden in Wollongong around 2017, I would tell any owner that after their warranty expires, their best friend is "special coverage". This specific term is at the bottom of every Holden warranty check. Sometimes there's nothing, sometime there's gold. I was able to get Craptiva or cruise customers gearboxes and starter motors for free or super cheap, even years after their warranty expired. Holden knows they make garbage products and sometimes will be there to help. Especially if you bought it new. As much as people are fairly sceptical about dealers, it's worth giving them a call to see if there is any special coverage.
Well there’s no Holden now anyway gm don’t care about their customers I wished I never bought the last two Holdens even thinking oh get rid of my ssv after it’s just did a body module
I agree with your comment, dealer service centres have a bad wrap which isn’t always deserved just like people automatically assume car salesman are the scum of the earth. I have had so much bad experience with independent specialist mechanics that they rest on the laurels of the dealers are the bad guys so therefore the independents must be the good guys which have made me walk away wishing I went to the dealership but they have too much of a blind fan base that when you say something about the negative experience with the independent specialist the blind fans throw it back at you like it’s your fault.
@@MartinJones123 which is often true, but a pity because Holden had a lot of tools for people to provide great customer service. Imo, the training and care from a lot of the managers and dealer principles wasn't good enough. I learnt much of how to do my job as a holden service advisor from trial, error and word of mouth. Once I knew the tools, it was pretty easy to make the majority of people happy.
@@BMTroubleU I think Holden's reputation for after sales support was a factor as to why they lost sales and shut down... There are good mechanics like you but from my experience, Holden dealers were mostly average at best...
Wooooo! Craptiva time! May the slaughter begin! A friend bought one new (against my advice) and the shocks had to be replaced not even two years in. Thankfully they offloaded it shortly after.
Very entertaining review. Yes, I have a Captiva, 2009/2010. Mine was cheap enough to buy, but I had to spend 3k more to do the chain and the genny....now it's a beauty! Lovely to drive, easy to heat and cool, nice little stereo.......and suits us to a tea.
hired on in the UK several years ago. Top line model only 4,000 miles, less than a year old. Aghast, within 20 minutes the back hatch warning light came on, while we were on the infamous M25. This light came on frequently for the entire 4 weeks touring of the UK and Ireland. Also, the hill decent control would come on whilst travelling down hill on the motorway, made terrible noises. Round abouts would always cause the anti skid control to come on, regardless of speed. Crazy thing was opening the drivers door with the engine running (like getting out to check the back hatch) would turn off the radio: this would only come on again, after the car was shut down, locked and the driver walked away from the car (keyless entry). The alarm would go off every time I refilled the car with fuel, and walked away to pay. I thought it was nice to drive, and comfortable, just the electrical gremlins drove us mad.
In the UK its called Vauxhall, And I would NEVER look at another car from them, In 20 years how many do you think your see driving around !!! Think of a big round number. But loved the video and people should really listen to what you have said about these paperweights
Love your round up on the Captiva my Missus has a 2015 LTZ V6 AWD and she loves it but she drives so carefully in it .. We bought it secondhand it now has 99,000 K on it and the transmission is ok but is just a fraction slow getting reverse gear .. I think this is a sign of further problems but so far it has be great everything works no electrical issues … yet .
My "out of town" car is a 2.2 Diesel Captive I have had for six years. Almost 110,000kms on the clock. Has been belted around paddocks and back dirt roads, has carried live sheep and horse manure. Never had any problems with it, one of the best cars I've had. I think if you look after any car it will look after you. Really don't know why it had such a bad reputation, more likely drivers who don't know how to use or drive it.
The deadly problem for Captiva and Cruze is transmission. Among my knowledge, 75% of Captiva die of transmission replacement. Usually mileage is under 150000km. Australia law doesn’t protect Australian too much. Tomorrow my Captiva need to diagnose for transmission by Holden dealer. Other mechanic firmly said transmission need to be replaced.
My mom had the chevrolet badged version here in the UK. 2008 model 4wd with the 2.0 vcdi, auto. bought it around 2011, had it until it finally died last year (timing belt skipped some teeth) at getting on for 100k miles. I know she got very lucky but it is legit the most reliable car she's ever owned. It literally never had anything go wrong on it, mostly driven around town and was even used for towing a pretty huge caravan sometimes. Absolutely shocking fuel economy and road tax though
Own a 2016 Chevrolet Captiva. For the price I don’t mind anything other then the weak 2.4l LT motor. Everything works fine, fair comfort and tech. 7 seat is a bonus and helps with more kids. My link actually works great. Front and rear pdc also another bonus. Looks are not bad for a budget SUV?🤷♀️
Watching from the UK. I just need to change the manufacturers name in my head, as they're rebadged with subtle differences. I looked at one of these the other day, £1900 GBP for a 2011 model. Good price? Thanks for the videos, they really help and are very good. Upside, the steering wheel is also on the correct side of the vehicle!
Funnily enough, I currently own a 2012 lx diesel and have never had an issue in 218,000 kilometres and neither has my dad who bought it brand new. I guess there’s always the few good ones.
@Dannnsss I'd be a little concerned with that happening in any modern car...I just towed a 1200 kg trailer 1600 kms with a Volvo XC70 turbo six in 40C+ heat up some pretty intense inclines and it never once overheated or slowed down even with the AC at full 😂
Had a 2017 ltz for the last 5 years. Replaced a harmonic balancer, ecu leads and thats all. I'm 6"3 and this car has been reliable and comfortable. I can comfortably sleep in the back, and comfortable driving position, I've driven thousands of kilometres with my wife very comfortably, almost no reliability issues, better than expected fuel economy(9-11/100). Seats are very comfortable, luggage space is pretty good. For a 20k car when i bought it, i couldn't ask for more. If you want a huge cargo area and off road capability, go buy a 150k troopy, if you want a 10k run around, go buy a nissan micra. This thing is reliable, very comfortable(great aircon, heated seats, parking sensors,reverse camera, pretty good infotainment system, reasonably good AWD system, tows my fully loaded 6×4 trailer with no problems. It has a bloody great stereo system. I don't know what all the hate is about.
I have a 2013 diesel AWD and a 2013 Craptive 5 2.4. Both drive good, no lights or whatever on dash etc. Did put a new timing chain in the petrol one at 160K on my own volition. BTW, you do realise these were all made in South Korea right? The first models had a lot of electrical gremlins, the CGII from 2011 onwards were a lot better. In the US these were called an Equinox, same as the later ones here, but those were made in the states. Not sure where the European ones were made. Still a lot on the roads, just look! They cannot all be as bad as made out here.
My 2016 diesel ford territory company car has done 215,000km so far and all that it has needed is 1 injector… im not a ford fan but its been faultless IMO. The territory is a much better car than the Captiva
@@MartinJones123 I hate SUV's all together and yeah the Ford might be better but I didn't want to start a war by saying that ford was better than the Holden.... 😂
Owned my Captiva for 4 years and has been the most reliable car I’ve owned. By the way if you’re going to claim there’s no space in the 3rd row try putting your feet actually on the floor and move the 2nd row seat out of the horizontal position! When you’re sat in the 2nd row the seat is in line with 2nd row window then when you’re in the 3rd row seat, the 2nd row seat is reclined half way across the 3rd row window 🤦🏻♂️🤣
All yours mate .. CRAPtiva by name CRAPtiva by build. Good luck if you actually bought one. Like he said here, you've got one of a dozen unicorn ones. But keep it longer and we'll talk again later.
Then take two steps to the left put out your right arm and touch your nose,now you are in the back right hand seat looking out the back window-whollah.
Did my research and bought my Mrs the 2017 LTZ 3.0 petrol. Because of there bad reputation got a 20000km one for a steal 1 owner. Had it now for 3 years had 3 services not 1 fault yet. I knew of the earlier models having lots of problems. But we haven't 🤷♂️
I own a Chevrolet and I like it. Its not hard for me to find genuine spares at a reasonable price or have it repaired by the dealer even though Chevrolet is no longer in South Africa
I have a 2016 active Captiva. I've had it for nearly a year and so far no issues. It's pretty good on petrol and it's quick. Not fast, but quick. There's a certain way to drive them. I haven't really had it long enough to say that it's a unicorn or not, so far so good.
I have a 2011 CX AWD Series 2 , 2.2 diesel, have owned it for 4 years, bought it with 130 K on it and it now has 260k. Daily driver 130km round trip through tollways and inner city peak hour. Good economy averaging 9 litres per 100km, tows my boat well, goes to the snow well. Quiet cruising on the highway, noisy around suburb roads, good road manners and brakes. Overall happy with car and it is an old car with high mileage, it's going to get issues but here goes........ Pet hate, love the space inside and the 3 Rd row seats but seriously GM , no air vents in the 2 nd or 3rd row. Did a smart sensor on the turbo when I first bought her ( vane sensor failure), even thought the turbo is right at the front of the motor and you can pat the bloody thing, the entire motor had to be dropped out, turbo was $2500, whole job $4k. One year ago did the oil cooler which filled the cooling system's completely with oil, very difficult to access cost $1500. 2 weeks ago, car loosing 1 litre of coolant each week, a hose clamp on a fitting on the block that has several water pipes running off of it had rubbed through one of the metal water pipes, part $170, all up with a new Serpentine belt and parts / labour $700, not happy that I had the fault but parts are pretty reasonable and available. All cars these days are pigs to work on and again, my car is 11 years old and 260 K mileage, things are going to happen. I do get interesting error messages on the Christmas tree of dash lights from time to time but I bought a car computer reader and clear the faults That's it warts and all.......
Owned mine since 2011 bought brand new and had bugger all issues with it. Only have to replace a couple things I'm surprised by how reliable it has been probably only reason we still own it is it just keeps on going.
Like most people praising your RUclips channel it’s great and I enjoyed this review, 2 out of 3 owners of Captivas I know curse these as “Crap” and that final facelift looks too much like a desperate last attempt tart up that’s screaming for I need to be superseded. But as for the interior leather just like the Tucson you reviewed they are real (honest) full faces leather seats as they wrinkle in the correct way (compared to the seat backs) when you press your finger down on them which can’t be said for the current Ford Mustang or most American cars here where only the centre insert is leather. It’s more a case of being a coarser grade leather on the Captiva and Tucson
It seems most of the issue I've seen people have was pre 2015 models ,but I could be wrong , I have a 2016 3.0 petrol just hit 77,000kms so far only been regular servicing and a new battery, and thus far Its the best car I have owned , I have owned Toyotas, fords, Mazdas plus a few more and all have had issues that cost big $$ buuut that's the things with cars " no matter what you buy it can have a problem nothing runs forever and its just luck of the dam draw, i know at some point in time I will do timing chains but I see that as serviceable part prob cost $1500 and I dont have an issue with that , I think it comes down to knowing what you are buying and be prepared to know what things cost to fix or replace for "when not if they go wrong" welcome to cars.....
Владею уже третьей Каптивой, первая была собрана в Южной Корее, две следующих в России. Проблем не доставляет, только топливо и плановое техобслуживание. Некоторые проблемы есть, как неадекватная работа климата, трещины на выпускном коллекторе двигателя LE9. Но в целом машина нравится и я ей доволен на все 100!
I went in a craptiva uber once and when getting out the door handle came off... the driver told me it was the third time it has happened and not to worry as it wont be the last either lol
My friend bought one of these without asking for advice - it made a 1990s Excel feel good. Thankfully it got written off in the 2020 Canberra hailstorms
I have a 2011 Chev Captiva, it has aged very well. Not sure if there is a big difference between Holden and Chev (not that I believe from what I have read, but I don't know first hand and I could be wrong). Had to change the AC blow/motor, 1 fuse, 1 battery (to be expected) and tyres (obviously) but that is it, nothing too major. Ooh and upgraded the lights because those shitty dull orange ones are dull and shitty. No other problems and still feels kinda new. Very reliable car. It's 2023 and it does the job as a family wagon for occasional road trips. I'm not thinking of upgrading anytime soon, there is no need. Maybe I am lucky with my particular set of wheels, but I have no idea where all the negative comments come from.
I have a 2.2 diesel 2014 awd Captiva. So far I have done 170,000 km with it without any major problems. Is true that I went to the service for revisions earlier than it says in the technical book. I did the oil and filter changes at 10,000 km, I only used premium fuel and original parts when there was something to change. Yes... materials inside are not really premium, but I have seen worse ones on more expensive models. I think that the best car is the one you have, especially if you behave civilized with it. If you want something that will last you forever regardless of your driving style, get a tank.
Imagine being forced to press every single electronic button in the car (if you're planning on buying one) because of the well known gremlins they encounter 😰
I looked at the Captiva when it was first released. The same (well similar) v6 was a plus, but I couldn't get over the foot handbrake and the acres of hard plastic. And when I drove it around, the reverse camera display got confused and failed to display sometimes, which was a warning I took. The package was good. 7 seats in a SUV 200mm shorter than the others made it a handy city package, you choose seats or cargo. The 4 cylinders released later were significantly cheaper, but made it a disappointing package
I was at the Sydney motor show around 2007 when it was released. Amongst the release was the Hyundai, Kia , Mazda . There were crowds of 30 or 40 around these SUVs . There was 3 people at the Craptiva, even on its release it was out dated and just looked wrong around its competitors. We bought an XM Sorrento.
Interesting….my wife and I bought a used 2014 Captiva LTZ in 2015 (with 11K miles). We have literally only replaced the battery, tires and intake and exhaust camshaft actuators ($60 on Amazon, installed by me). I am very meticulous about maintenance (oil changes, etc.). This has been a fantastic car. My wife loves her car and it’s caused me nearly zero issues in over 7 years of ownership. You come off as a little pissy. Where’d you get your information?
You come off a little pissy 🤣🤣 This is a well documented crap heap of a car. Just because you got one good example doesn't mean you invalidate the fact it's a piece of junk engineering and design in all forms of its existence. That being said, if you got one that works, why do you feel the need to defend it...are you embarrassed that you own one? I would be
@@nexusonels Very mature response. I actually read quite a few comments of viewers from your crappy video stating that they also own a perfectly reliable Captiva. You are simply another useless Youtoooober spewing out fabricated crap. Put down the camera and get a job. Have a great day Son.
Damn some of you fellas are unlucky with the old craptiva. I use my craptiva 2006 V4 DT as a cheeky little rally car and it actually goes alright. I did have too remove alot of the electronics and replace them but other than that it survived! Must be the Diesel engine being actually half reliable. The roll and sway for the captiva are actually really really good! Other than that its below average car.
I have a 2009 LS diesel. I bought it for $3,200 when we lost 3 cars due to a flood and needed something urgently. I knew the Craptiva reputation, but I was desperate. To my surprise it’s been a reliable daily drive for 3 years. 320,000km and the only problem I’ve had was a faulty wheel sensor ($18 off eBay vs $180 from Holden). Worst thing is the throttle lag from stationary.
Here in Colombia GM sold a lot of these. You don't see them very often these days, which says it all. Average age of cars here is over 15 years old, the roads should still be full of them. A friend of mine deals in used cars, not surprisingly, the Captiva is the only SUV he won't touch
Well mines been great, gutless but no issues at all after 7 years. Comfy, practical, does the job. And man can I get a tonne of stuff in it. Will trade soon only because of how slow it is.
My mother was unlucky enough to cussed by purchasing one of these TURDS! Constant steering and tyre wear issues, full service history yet it had a turbo failure which cost a small fortune to repair them a short time later a transmission failure was the finally nail in the coffin, which sent it to the wreckers.
A tale of 2 families that bought the same 2010 AWD Captiva, same spec, same diesel engine etc. Both those vehicles were so far apart it wasn't funny. The first one never had any issues, recalls all done & always serviced. It was a family taxi & did a few trips to Brisbane. It got traded in only this year & they got good use out of it. The other one had all the recalls done, always serviced but it always had issues. This too was a family taxi. Even Holden had problems trying to fix it. It was even sat on my driveway for 2 months as it wouldn't move. In the end it went to a wrecking yard. That family ended up buying a 2014 Mazda BT-50 & that's still going. Obviously, a Korean robot must have taken a sick day with one of them! Repair wise, I've had one in after it hit a kangaroo & the parts were easy to get for repairs. My advice is that they are a hit & miss vehicle. There are better marques out there than the Holden Captiva.
Would love it if you guys could find a Holden Volt to review! Incredibly hard to find nowadays in Australia. You guys should also find a Honda MDX! I've had mine for awhile (2004 MDX) with almost no problems in years. would be cool to see!
@Jake Clinton there are different automotive markets in the world, and this is proof of that. A model relatively unknown in Australia is one of the best sellers in the US. Acura should really have done a better job of marketing the MDX in other world markets. Unfortunately Lexus doesn't have a competitor in that segment, the RX is 2 row only and the short-lived RX-L (it's gone for 2023) doesn't do a good job of being a three row SUV.
@@Flaming-Hedgehog Yes!! Mines registered as fawn but Hondas website ways sandstone! It comes in red, my colour, blue, silver white and who knows what else!
CRaptica? Well.... I've had my 2014 since day 1 and it's 2025 and I just got a new motor for it- there was nothing wrong with the motor - it just had over 100,000 miles on it. I have had nothing but great driving with this car. ❤
I’ve had my Captiva for 12 years, and it’s the most comfortable car that I’ve ever driven. Sure, I’ve had to fix a few little things on it but it’s cheap to fix compare to others. So say for example if you need a new windscreen on a Mazda, it cost five grand if you need a new windscreen on the Captiva it’s $350
Yeah, that boring Camry with that pesky, incessant reliability and that almost intolerable low maintenance cost. I have an old Avalon and I can concur that it is so boring not having to take it into the shop every month, what a drag.
True the Camry is boring but we had 2 at work with 400,000 k's on them ,thrashed like hell and abused but they drove like new . No even a rattle, the Mazdas were all dead at 250,000 k's.
@@petergoodwin2465my Mazda 3 is still going with 328K klm’s . Only had two things go wrong - 1) TCM , because it’s located on top of the transmission case, and 2) ABS module failure. Both problems occurred after doing 318K trouble free klm’s…
My sister had that exact model, and she loves it, not a single problem with it. I believe the models aptly named Craptiva, were the early models, not the later models.
You know how you can tell I'm a fan of the channel ? ... Because I just watched a 20 minute review on a Holden Captiva
Haha brilliant! But also sorry to put you through it
Better than most of the rubbish on TV - did you learn any thing new ?
Yep, me too. It's like being askd to watch a video titled "surgically removing your haemorrhoids without any anaesthetic" despite having not only a lack of interest in it but also an actual horrific disdain of the subject matter. However because these guys are doing it, I'll watch it enthusiastically...
Had one for 11 years, never had a problem, never broken down.
You obviously never drove it anywhere then.
We brought a 2016 LTZ top of the range we have had no trouble with it at, it has over 170 000 km on it kept it serviced it is a pleasure to drive anywhere
my wife loves it. So i carn't under stand why so many people have a bad opinion of them.
Because you were lucky enough to get one of the few good ones. (Not a Monday or Friday built car).
did you even watch the video? they literally break down in painstaking detail (based off of thorough research), from the driving experience to the astronomical rate of mechanical issues, why these are considered to be so utterly pathetic. I am genuinely curious - what prompted you to buy this car instead of any other competitor in this segment?
Well everyone - this is what its like being in a cult
I still have 2011 diesel model let me tell that piece of junk really nightmare to maintain just barely reach 130k km I already
- rebuild the motor
- replace 2 injector (1 injector more to come)
- replace the turbo
- rebuild entire front suspension
- replace retract mirror gearset couple of time (the gearset keep breaking on regular basis)
- replace handbrake pad (the friction material falling and jamming the drum)
The list still go on
Lol
Most Captivas can be fixed for around $100 or so. Just check with your local scrap yard what they charge to send a tow truck to take it away.
Haha!
Try telling that to my caotiva 4k later and still broken
Lol u can't afford 1
@@robertepapara5949 Correct, I can afford to buy all the Captivas in Australia 😛
But out of the goodness of my heart, I shall not.
Caveat, all the still working ones.
The scrap yards around my way will pay us for our craptivas
After 185,000 kms in my 2013 LX 2.2D she is still running great. Certainly no electrical gremlins or leaks.
Same, I have a 2012 petrol 7 seater for about 4-5 years now and have had zero issues and its sitting at around 165,000kms so I guess we have the unicorns lol
You guys have hardly any kms though. Neighbour has 290,000k and lots of issues on his, blown turbo, injector issues, diesel sludge etc. I feel like Commodore was better, another friend has 330,000k with less issues.
@@tomtom1541 Jesus, 290,000kms?! Of course you will have a lot of issues, especially with how cars are built these days. Buy a newer car. I would never own a car over 200K now as you are looking for trouble.
I’ve had a captiva for 8 yrs. Never an issue. Serviced yearly. First major expense was this year for tyres change. I just wish it was bigger especially back seats. Otherwise happy with purchase
you have the holy grail of captivas, congrats.
8 years? You had the same tyres for 8 years? Did you drive like 1km a day?
I’ve got a 2016 LTZ Diesel and it’s got 199984km on it now
Changed service intervals to every 10000km since new and I’ve never had an issue with it
Drives nice cheap to run and been reliable
You are clearly not a fan of this car what some owners say does not agree with your assessment
I've had my Holden Capiva 2015 turbo diesel since 2017. Im the second owner. My vehicle is perfect. Could not be happier with this vehicle... its awesome!
You should buy a Landrover next.
Go and buy yourself a lottery ticket , then .
Wonderful as well??
I’ve just bought a LTZ 2.2 Diesel 2016 top spec. Can’t believe the features on it. So far so good.
This is the car equivalent to the stockholm syndrome
I have a 2010 SX Captiva, and never had issue with it. It's still going well up to now. Had a 6 day road trip from Perth to Brisbane a few years back, and it did not let us down. Guess I am one of those lucky buyers 😊
Аналогично, бро! Третья Каптива, никаких серьезных проблем не было и нет, путешествуем по 5000 км и не подводила ни разу!
@@carpenter8032 nice
Did you know it was a Daewoo-manufactured vehicle before you bought it?
@@RedPanda555who cares who made it mate, it’s a car and you probably don’t know who made your car. Most vehicles manufacturers are owned by another one or use parts from heaps of other ones
@@smokin4x45 Thanks. I thought I knew who made my car but after reading your comment, I’m starting to doubt myself.
Wife and I have bought 6 Captiva from 2006 and currently own a 2015 and a 2017 LTZ’s never had any issue. The only recall was on the brakes on the 2006 model which Holden replaced master cylinder as a precaution. Has been a reliable and safe car which is practical for storage with rear and passenger side seat lay flat. Yes they are not a performance vehicle but been a reliable well optioned value for money cars over the years…..we would not have purchased a total of 6 if they were not. Have no plans to trade the current two will drive them until can no longer get repaired due to GM have spares.
Unfortunately your review is based on not owning one, hear say and mechanic who has 6 vehicles is for service costing over $1k. Not stating what was any typical fault found, parts used and labour charged….meaningless given the number of Captiva’s sold.
Frankly your review is the inverse of what our experience has been.
Mines got a twin turbo 427- rear drive 9 inch - goes good up hills -
Consumer reports doesn't even have them in there magazines i wonder why
@@trapps75 because they're no longer made perhaps
"They are shit. There are just so many better alternatives like walking and public transport or being shot out of a cannon". Awesome content every time from Redriven but you're a funny bastard too :)
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hay boy photo of yours ow that's ritte you dnt own 1
"being shot out of a canon" 🤣🤣🤣 man that was totally unexpected and fantastic punchline.
More please thank you
Cheers mate! - AK
I have a 2013 sx model 201,000km, using it as a daily. no problem so far. I guess i got lucky on this one...probably never missing a service helps...
I bought a 2015 because it was just so cheap even with an extended warranty. I drove from Kansas City to Nashville and back, and in just that distance the engine (2.4lL EcoTec) consumed about a quart of oil! Keep an eye on this, because according to the mechanic, even at very low oil levels, it will still pump the oil through the engine (not giving a low oil pressure warning), but it will starve the timing chain system of proper lubrication and wreak havoc here. Aside of this and having a brake calliper lock up at around 115,000 miles, I've not had other troubles.
We've had our craptiva since new in2007 3.2 l all wheel drive . Had the stretched timing chain replaced and the half the shit in the variable cam timing at 90000km ,my mechanic is still getting over the experiences. On the plus side with enother 90k km its going great ,we just ignore all the random lights on the dash , its never broken down and was pretty capable towing a heavy trailer rhru some shirty off rd tracks after a flood . We'll drive this car into the ground and retire it to a farm as a shooting car
Shoot it to death -
Wow. I have learnt a lot. I purchased a 2017 LTZ V6 Petrol 3 years ago. And i have had no issues at all. ( Touch wood ) The only thing i found is that its has a thirsty motor. Runs well on long distances and has everything i need for every day multi purpose usage with tow bar & roof racks.( Its a Unicorn ) 🙌
I bought a 2011 series 2 LX 7 seater Diesel second hand and I'm still driving....it only this year I had some issues with the DPF but that's not bad for a car that's over 10 years old.....I don't hardly use the 3rd row but I LOVE size if the boot! I have driven my Captiva up and down the east coast numerous times from Sydney to Melbourne, Sydney to the Sunshine coast/GC/QLD and up and down the coast if NSW so many times I can t count and my fuel efficiency has been amazing! Yes most mechanics cry if I drive into their garage but I recently had a mechanic fit my issues and it was still cheaper to fix than they and sell and buy a new car in the current market where rises cars have had an extra 10,000 to 15K added to their price because there's just no cars available at the moment....
Never had any issue with electrics or the sunroof or the dash electrics -NOTHING!
Yes my mechanic said I've probably been lucky but I've loved this car and I swore I'd never buy a Holden again before I bought this one and haven't had the issues you've listed....
Bought same in May 2012. First issue today- prob my fault as no service or oil change since 2020 because i barely drove it. Today saw s puddle on ground. Transmission fluid! Now, where/who to get racv to take it to( R and D barely functions so lots must have poured out- was sudden occurrence. Near Belgrave in Vic.
I have a 2011 6 cylinder petrol engine, 150000km and it runs beautifully. I change the oil every 5000km, and use 98octane fuel. No issues at all
i own a 2017 ltz diesel stage 1 and works fine it has 120.000 km and never leak anything, i love her
Hi ,I got my Captiva LS 2016 from 15/6/2016 until today and I didn’t have any problems except changing tires and oil and I’m very tough in driving no soft and I think it’s a very good car
I had the 2016 LS 7 seater, not a single issue so far. Other than getting new tires and an oil change.
Bought a 2014 fleet Captiva in 1915. Had 14,000 miles on it. It now have 58,000 miles. All I have done is replace tires (once) and replace a headlight. It has been a great SUV.
1915 - how did you go at the Somme ?
@@dianedougwhale7260Maybe its a time machine like the delorean.
Got my 2014 LTZ 18 months ago. Can't fault it. Absolutely the best car I've ever owned.
Glad to hear it!
please tell me its the turbo diesel
for more context i just got one under a month ago and have already run into a fault
Had a brand new 2010 CX for 11 years and did 156K before it was rear-ended by a truck and written off . Regularly serviced and not a problem! Purchased an 2018 LTZ with 59K on the clock and haven’t looked back. The space produced by puting the seats down is phenomenal. Lucky I guess considering the problems others have had. Expect to get 90K out of this model
@@brodiemagee8857 I just got a 2.2 turbo diesel. I managed to get the fault code with an ebay obd2 scanner. Says the Diesel Particulate Filter is full. Shouldn't be too bad to fix.
We had several 2.0 diesel Series 1 SX's for work cars, and thankfully we only had them for 3 years. Here's a short list of why we collectively rated them as the worst we'd ever experienced;
Horrible NVH, particularly at idle
Could never achieve advertised fuel consumption
Needed replacement headlight globes every few months (we got good at that)
Front or rear windscreen wipers were would activate randomly regardless of switch position (even with the car off, the rear would wipe a few times upon closing the tailgate)
Tight steering = failing rack (had that too)
Broken rear suspension mounts
Engine oil leaks
Paper-thin panels that dented when you looked at them sideways
Dangerous throttle response from stationary - this was so concerning it was reported as an OHS issue
Converter lockup was effectively disabled due to drivetrain vibration (I believe that Holden reprogrammed the TCU to avoid lockup below 120km/h as a fix)
Gearbox hunting between 3/4 at 60km/h on flat road
Those cars were the stuff of automotive nightmares.
Ive had mine 1 yr no problems, just had full service done and got told its in pristine condition and low ks for a 2012. I love it has full heated seats.
My 2014 Captiva in the US is the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's still going strong with only minor issues.
Bought a Captiva 7 SX 2.4 petrol new just over 10 yrs ago and not 1 single problem .. always serviced at dealer who sold it new .. paid 26k all up and its been an awesome car for a 7 seater .. thats my experience
As a person who owns a Captiva…they aren’t crap at All!
Here here
@@richardsherman3032 hear hear
I have a 2016 Ltz 😊captive it has done many long trips and hasn’t missed a beat
My sister had one and hated it. It was named "Craptive" by her.. believe it had some electrical issues but the big ones were injection issues.
They are widely known as Craptivas for a reason. Its really really terrible
One of their worst cars, second only to the wretched Cruze
Mine had to change the headlight bulb every 6 months.
Bcoz she couldn't pay it off lol
I have Captiva 2010, for 7 years , it is still going solid but it does cost me repairs almost every year,
replaced two engine seats 600 dollars
replaced engine coils and starters 500
replaced coolant bottle 250
fixed broken coolant hose 150
Upper gasket fitting 700
faulty speed sensor 250
AC compressor faulty cost me 600 repair
Oil leak continues for years
Sun visor lose, replacement cost 70
So, I still think the cost is not extremely bad , it is just annoying keep visiting mechanics
Nothing annoys me more than paying for faulty sensors. They break more often than the product itself.
Coolant hose $ 15.
wow that mechanic better be a specialist
Went with my daughter to pick up a car she's bought from a dealer. She didn't get anyone's advice. It was a captiva!!! GROAN!!! I ACTED happy for her. A $1500 repair job in the first 3 months. Luckily, that was under warranty. Here's hoping not much more.... but I'm not giving it too much hope.
Tell her to sell it ASAP!
I think my wife and stepdaughter got lucky Wife got a 2017 (low spec 2.4)for $7.5 k low miles country car full service history ..put up quite few Ks still going and everything works. Sal s husband bought her a lowspec 2014 from new (he is a HOLDEN Fan since birth} and has had it serviced regularly ever since.. Sal has now got over 280,000 Ks on it and side from normal wear and tear replacements ,and aprt from few minor rattles and squeaks still motoring along. I had my reservations... but I am amazed.. rule of thumb buy a low spec2.4 petrol if you must and avoid the dramas I have had with my Volvo XC90 D5.
Given the choice again ,I would rather risk a Captiva. 2.4 petrol
My Cousin had one, it literally spent more time on a flatbed getting towed to a mechanic then it did driving on the road! and a Friend of mine brought one brand new, it was her first ever brand new car purchase and she was so proud of herself, that damn thing lasted 5 months before it catastrophically failed and she traded it in on a used Subaru outback with 250,000k's
@Jake Clinton its out lasted the Craptiva by 6 years lol
I had nightmares with it.
2007 3.4 L V6 Awd 7 seater. For 8k family is pretty happy, reliable, comfortable long trips, good sound system, climate control, auto head beams, tinted electric windows, rear wipers, dvd player, all seats can fold for camping out. Heavy on fuel n lack luster up hills is the only major issues. Overall pretty happy. Previous owners took care of it, we are pretty lucky.
Had one for 12 years. Used to tow trailers around the farm, a caravan on holiday an so on. It went ok. Had the diesel 2l 7 seat version.Biggest problem we had was a rat git into the air intake and chewed up the air filter. Bits of it ended up causing sensor problems and was expensive to fix although insurance paid for it. Just sold it because was getting on in years and we no longer needed it as got a new 4wd ute.
Awe come of it - your insurance paid out koz it was the funniest story of the year -a rat 🐀 🤣 😂 got into the intake and chewed the air filter - bloody beautiful-can I use that one -
Own a 2017 2.2 diesel. Had it for 5 years (now 2024).. Only had 3 problems. First problem was leaking power steering fluid from reservoir cap. Second problem was engine trouble code for diesel intake air control stuck open. And last problem was diesel fuel leaking out the filler cap. In all not too bad, only little problems. We do change the oil and filter 2 times a year.
I've spent 26 years selling used cars so I was relieved to see you come to the correct conclusion.
We've had 2 cars written off by Captivas. I've always thought my cars would be ended by Camry or rear ended by a Ranger.
WTF 😱🤣 So the brakes are shit too.... 🤦😳
@@meganjay30 might be the driver tbh. First was the Mondeo got T-Boned because F looking when pulling out from bottom of T intersection right? Second was our Santa Fe rear ended while waiting at the light,which pushed our car into the car in front. Either piss poor driving skills or they wanted it written off to claim insurance.
@@meganjay30 Expect that from GM Daewoo sourced Holdens.My Spark was rear ended by a mercedes benz prime mover truck of all things.I later checked the Victorian Roads Database it was fixed and back on the road in weeks.Mine was a complete goner after I was notified by the insurance company the day the accident replacement car was to go back to the rental car place.I did everything to get across in time but I stood no chance although I made it out alive.I was driving an Opel Sourced Astra for those few weeks.Got an Insurance payout and in place of that Spark is a 2008 Mazda 3.
Lol.. it's the owners of craptivas trying to claim their insurance :D
@@schrenk-d definitely wouldn't surprise me.... 😳
My wife's employer bought two early, entry level 4 cylinder petrol, front wheel drive Captivas. Her colleague's white one has always been horribly unreliable with mechanical and electrical issues since new.
The gey one my wife drove was unbelievably reliable and solid. Not even any squeaks or rattles. Super gutless but really solid.
Perfect example of why Holden is no longer with us
The locally tuned ride and handling of the VF Commodore was the last convincing reason anyone might want to choose a Holden, once that ended, the entire sales business in Australia collapsed unto itself. In this competitive market, why would anyone choose to inflict the ownership experience of a GM vehicle onto themselves.
The government,crap marketing and Holden assuming people would keeping buying Holden’s as a family car. All of a sudden SUV’s come along and they didn’t do much to compete.
GM thought this could compete with the Territory. Thanks for killing Holden GM
The market killed Holden, not GM. Buyers grew tired of lacklustre badge-engineered imports that exploited the mindshare established in earlier decades when Holden made relevant products. GM simply delivered the final mercy blow.
@@30769s The Americans are very good in killing their subsidiary brands. Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Holden, Saab, Opel to name a few, all were either dead or almost dead under the ownership of Ford and GM. Even Mercedes Benz's quality was significantly tanked when they partnered with Chrysler.
Saying GM had a tight budget to design the Craptiva is an understatement. Sharknado had a tight budget the Craptiva looks like they took the art project of one of the design teams kids and made the car from that and probably with the same materials the kid used to make their project too lol 😆.
If you and Hullsy had a choice between the shopping trolley and the Craptiva as your ride which one would you guys pick?.
I don't think that bikkie cutter was the size guide for the back seat i think thats the remains of the last person who sat in there.
Bloody entertaining review guys and sorry you had to subject yourselves to that torture for the sake of a video lol 😆 🤣. Have a good weekend guys and look forward to next weeks batch of videos as always.
As a mechanic who worked at Holden in Wollongong around 2017, I would tell any owner that after their warranty expires, their best friend is "special coverage". This specific term is at the bottom of every Holden warranty check. Sometimes there's nothing, sometime there's gold. I was able to get Craptiva or cruise customers gearboxes and starter motors for free or super cheap, even years after their warranty expired. Holden knows they make garbage products and sometimes will be there to help. Especially if you bought it new.
As much as people are fairly sceptical about dealers, it's worth giving them a call to see if there is any special coverage.
Well there’s no Holden now anyway gm don’t care about their customers I wished I never bought the last two Holdens even thinking oh get rid of my ssv after it’s just did a body module
I agree with your comment, dealer service centres have a bad wrap which isn’t always deserved just like people automatically assume car salesman are the scum of the earth. I have had so much bad experience with independent specialist mechanics that they rest on the laurels of the dealers are the bad guys so therefore the independents must be the good guys which have made me walk away wishing I went to the dealership but they have too much of a blind fan base that when you say something about the negative experience with the independent specialist the blind fans throw it back at you like it’s your fault.
Even when Holden was open, their customer service was terrible...
@@MartinJones123 which is often true, but a pity because Holden had a lot of tools for people to provide great customer service. Imo, the training and care from a lot of the managers and dealer principles wasn't good enough. I learnt much of how to do my job as a holden service advisor from trial, error and word of mouth. Once I knew the tools, it was pretty easy to make the majority of people happy.
@@BMTroubleU I think Holden's reputation for after sales support was a factor as to why they lost sales and shut down... There are good mechanics like you but from my experience, Holden dealers were mostly average at best...
Wooooo! Craptiva time! May the slaughter begin!
A friend bought one new (against my advice) and the shocks had to be replaced not even two years in. Thankfully they offloaded it shortly after.
Very entertaining review. Yes, I have a Captiva, 2009/2010. Mine was cheap enough to buy, but I had to spend 3k more to do the chain and the genny....now it's a beauty! Lovely to drive, easy to heat and cool, nice little stereo.......and suits us to a tea.
Just got a turbo diesel 7 seater lx 2013 model. Got 4k away for repair budget. . Only 125000 ks wish me luck
@@vagrantproductions are you effing serious?
@@dianedougwhale7260 had it for over a year now. goes ok.
I hired one a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it.
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Just bought a 2012 captiva and I love it .....
hired on in the UK several years ago. Top line model only 4,000 miles, less than a year old. Aghast, within 20 minutes the back hatch warning light came on, while we were on the infamous M25. This light came on frequently for the entire 4 weeks touring of the UK and Ireland. Also, the hill decent control would come on whilst travelling down hill on the motorway, made terrible noises. Round abouts would always cause the anti skid control to come on, regardless of speed. Crazy thing was opening the drivers door with the engine running (like getting out to check the back hatch) would turn off the radio: this would only come on again, after the car was shut down, locked and the driver walked away from the car (keyless entry). The alarm would go off every time I refilled the car with fuel, and walked away to pay. I thought it was nice to drive, and comfortable, just the electrical gremlins drove us mad.
In the UK its called Vauxhall, And I would NEVER look at another car from them, In 20 years how many do you think your see driving around !!! Think of a big round number. But loved the video and people should really listen to what you have said about these paperweights
Love your round up on the Captiva my Missus has a 2015 LTZ V6 AWD and she loves it but she drives so carefully in it .. We bought it secondhand it now has 99,000 K on it and the transmission is ok but is just a fraction slow getting reverse gear .. I think this is a sign of further problems but so far it has be great everything works no electrical issues … yet .
I currently drive a 2016 LTZ Diesel and at 110,000 KMs have never experienced any issues.
My "out of town" car is a 2.2 Diesel Captive I have had for six years. Almost 110,000kms on the clock. Has been belted around paddocks and back dirt roads, has carried live sheep and horse manure. Never had any problems with it, one of the best cars I've had. I think if you look after any car it will look after you. Really don't know why it had such a bad reputation, more likely drivers who don't know how to use or drive it.
You are right David. It's the series 1 which earned the otherwise very good car the bad reputation.
So carrying horse shit is looking after it - what the hell does it smell like - a cow shed ?
The deadly problem for Captiva and Cruze is transmission. Among my knowledge, 75% of Captiva die of transmission replacement. Usually mileage is under 150000km. Australia law doesn’t protect Australian too much. Tomorrow my Captiva need to diagnose for transmission by Holden dealer. Other mechanic firmly said transmission need to be replaced.
Your brutally honest cheat sheets are fantastic, and hilarious. Thanks so much🤣😂
I have one and have never had a problem with it. I love it.
My mom had the chevrolet badged version here in the UK. 2008 model 4wd with the 2.0 vcdi, auto. bought it around 2011, had it until it finally died last year (timing belt skipped some teeth) at getting on for 100k miles. I know she got very lucky but it is legit the most reliable car she's ever owned. It literally never had anything go wrong on it, mostly driven around town and was even used for towing a pretty huge caravan sometimes. Absolutely shocking fuel economy and road tax though
Own a 2016 Chevrolet Captiva. For the price I don’t mind anything other then the weak 2.4l LT motor. Everything works fine, fair comfort and tech. 7 seat is a bonus and helps with more kids. My link actually works great. Front and rear pdc also another bonus. Looks are not bad for a budget SUV?🤷♀️
Watching from the UK. I just need to change the manufacturers name in my head, as they're rebadged with subtle differences. I looked at one of these the other day, £1900 GBP for a 2011 model. Good price? Thanks for the videos, they really help and are very good. Upside, the steering wheel is also on the correct side of the vehicle!
Funnily enough, I currently own a 2012 lx diesel and have never had an issue in 218,000 kilometres and neither has my dad who bought it brand new. I guess there’s always the few good ones.
@ Joe Hockey would not have ever thought such prominent Politician would entertain buying their own car let alone a Holden product !
Same year model here and its never missed a beat! We love it but I guess we arent going to get much back when we go to trade in :(
So shit it won’t even crap itself
2011 for me and had from new, not a single problem with mine.
@@wildeturkey2006 same got one no issue
Had one for years and it’s been a perfect car. Have no idea what you are on about
I have 2012 petrol 2.4. No trouble at all. Still going strong. Consumption on friway 9 -10l, local up to 13.2l
I had a friend with one, and as we were driving I remember him saying we have to turn the AC off so we can get up the hill. It really was a shit box
@Dannnsss I'd be a little concerned with that happening in any modern car...I just towed a 1200 kg trailer 1600 kms with a Volvo XC70 turbo six in 40C+ heat up some pretty intense inclines and it never once overheated or slowed down even with the AC at full 😂
Clearly not the diesel then because my diesel has no issues remaining on the target speed on cruise control - even on steep uphills.
Had a 2017 ltz for the last 5 years.
Replaced a harmonic balancer, ecu leads and thats all. I'm 6"3 and this car has been reliable and comfortable. I can comfortably sleep in the back, and comfortable driving position, I've driven thousands of kilometres with my wife very comfortably, almost no reliability issues, better than expected fuel economy(9-11/100). Seats are very comfortable, luggage space is pretty good. For a 20k car when i bought it, i couldn't ask for more. If you want a huge cargo area and off road capability, go buy a 150k troopy, if you want a 10k run around, go buy a nissan micra. This thing is reliable, very comfortable(great aircon, heated seats, parking sensors,reverse camera, pretty good infotainment system, reasonably good AWD system, tows my fully loaded 6×4 trailer with no problems. It has a bloody great stereo system. I don't know what all the hate is about.
“are they as bad as people say?” yes! where i live. i barely see captivas and the time i see them, they’re sitting in a repair shop
I have a 2013 diesel AWD and a 2013 Craptive 5 2.4. Both drive good, no lights or whatever on dash etc. Did put a new timing chain in the petrol one at 160K on my own volition. BTW, you do realise these were all made in South Korea right? The first models had a lot of electrical gremlins, the CGII from 2011 onwards were a lot better. In the US these were called an Equinox, same as the later ones here, but those were made in the states. Not sure where the European ones were made. Still a lot on the roads, just look! They cannot all be as bad as made out here.
European ones were an opel antara
@@HDXFHBut were they actually manufactured in Europe, or just badge engineered Koreans?
@@miceinoz1181I think some were made in Poland, same place as the Astra
Since you've done the Craptiva, you might as well do the Ford Territory next.
Fk I'd never by either.. both complete junk IMO.
My 2016 diesel ford territory company car has done 215,000km so far and all that it has needed is 1 injector… im not a ford fan but its been faultless IMO. The territory is a much better car than the Captiva
@@meganjay30 The Ford Territory is much better... What are you on about?
@@MartinJones123 I hate SUV's all together and yeah the Ford might be better but I didn't want to start a war by saying that ford was better than the Holden.... 😂
@@meganjay30 I hate SUV's as well... Though I like Holden a little more, lol
Owned my Captiva for 4 years and has been the most reliable car I’ve owned. By the way if you’re going to claim there’s no space in the 3rd row try putting your feet actually on the floor and move the 2nd row seat out of the horizontal position! When you’re sat in the 2nd row the seat is in line with 2nd row window then when you’re in the 3rd row seat, the 2nd row seat is reclined half way across the 3rd row window 🤦🏻♂️🤣
All yours mate .. CRAPtiva by name CRAPtiva by build. Good luck if you actually bought one. Like he said here, you've got one of a dozen unicorn ones. But keep it longer and we'll talk again later.
Then take two steps to the left put out your right arm and touch your nose,now you are in the back right hand seat looking out the back window-whollah.
Did my research and bought my Mrs the 2017 LTZ 3.0 petrol. Because of there bad reputation got a 20000km one for a steal 1 owner. Had it now for 3 years had 3 services not 1 fault yet. I knew of the earlier models having lots of problems. But we haven't 🤷♂️
Cheers mate! I was looking at one of these, now, not so much!
Have never driven one and have no intention to buy one, but I still watch the whole video 😅
I own a Chevrolet and I like it. Its not hard for me to find genuine spares at a reasonable price or have it repaired by the dealer even though Chevrolet is no longer in South Africa
I have a 2016 active Captiva. I've had it for nearly a year and so far no issues. It's pretty good on petrol and it's quick. Not fast, but quick. There's a certain way to drive them. I haven't really had it long enough to say that it's a unicorn or not, so far so good.
I have been driving a 2014 Captiva LTZ and its not given many any problems with just over 170K on the clock.
I have a 2011 CX AWD Series 2 , 2.2 diesel, have owned it for 4 years, bought it with 130 K on it and it now has 260k. Daily driver 130km round trip through tollways and inner city peak hour. Good economy averaging 9 litres per 100km, tows my boat well, goes to the snow well. Quiet cruising on the highway, noisy around suburb roads, good road manners and brakes. Overall happy with car and it is an old car with high mileage, it's going to get issues but here goes........ Pet hate, love the space inside and the 3 Rd row seats but seriously GM , no air vents in the 2 nd or 3rd row. Did a smart sensor on the turbo when I first bought her ( vane sensor failure), even thought the turbo is right at the front of the motor and you can pat the bloody thing, the entire motor had to be dropped out, turbo was $2500, whole job $4k. One year ago did the oil cooler which filled the cooling system's completely with oil, very difficult to access cost $1500. 2 weeks ago, car loosing 1 litre of coolant each week, a hose clamp on a fitting on the block that has several water pipes running off of it had rubbed through one of the metal water pipes, part $170, all up with a new Serpentine belt and parts / labour $700, not happy that I had the fault but parts are pretty reasonable and available. All cars these days are pigs to work on and again, my car is 11 years old and 260 K mileage, things are going to happen. I do get interesting error messages on the Christmas tree of dash lights from time to time but I bought a car computer reader and clear the faults That's it warts and all.......
Owned mine since 2011 bought brand new and had bugger all issues with it. Only have to replace a couple things I'm surprised by how reliable it has been probably only reason we still own it is it just keeps on going.
Like most people praising your RUclips channel it’s great and I enjoyed this review, 2 out of 3 owners of Captivas I know curse these as “Crap” and that final facelift looks too much like a desperate last attempt tart up that’s screaming for I need to be superseded. But as for the interior leather just like the Tucson you reviewed they are real (honest) full faces leather seats as they wrinkle in the correct way (compared to the seat backs) when you press your finger down on them which can’t be said for the current Ford Mustang or most American cars here where only the centre insert is leather. It’s more a case of being a coarser grade leather on the Captiva and Tucson
Cheers for the input!
It seems most of the issue I've seen people have was pre 2015 models ,but I could be wrong , I have a 2016 3.0 petrol just hit 77,000kms so far only been regular servicing and a new battery, and thus far Its the best car I have owned , I have owned Toyotas, fords, Mazdas plus a few more and all have had issues that cost big $$ buuut that's the things with cars " no matter what you buy it can have a problem nothing runs forever and its just luck of the dam draw, i know at some point in time I will do timing chains but I see that as serviceable part prob cost $1500 and I dont have an issue with that , I think it comes down to knowing what you are buying and be prepared to know what things cost to fix or replace for "when not if they go wrong" welcome to cars.....
Владею уже третьей Каптивой, первая была собрана в Южной Корее, две следующих в России. Проблем не доставляет, только топливо и плановое техобслуживание. Некоторые проблемы есть, как неадекватная работа климата, трещины на выпускном коллекторе двигателя LE9. Но в целом машина нравится и я ей доволен на все 100!
I went in a craptiva uber once and when getting out the door handle came off... the driver told me it was the third time it has happened and not to worry as it wont be the last either lol
Haha!
My friend bought one of these without asking for advice - it made a 1990s Excel feel good. Thankfully it got written off in the 2020 Canberra hailstorms
i like that you incorporated the "what is sound like on the road"
I have a 2011 Chev Captiva, it has aged very well. Not sure if there is a big difference between Holden and Chev (not that I believe from what I have read, but I don't know first hand and I could be wrong).
Had to change the AC blow/motor, 1 fuse, 1 battery (to be expected) and tyres (obviously) but that is it, nothing too major. Ooh and upgraded the lights because those shitty dull orange ones are dull and shitty.
No other problems and still feels kinda new. Very reliable car. It's 2023 and it does the job as a family wagon for occasional road trips. I'm not thinking of upgrading anytime soon, there is no need.
Maybe I am lucky with my particular set of wheels, but I have no idea where all the negative comments come from.
I have a 2.2 diesel 2014 awd Captiva. So far I have done 170,000 km with it without any major problems. Is true that I went to the service for revisions earlier than it says in the technical book. I did the oil and filter changes at 10,000 km, I only used premium fuel and original parts when there was something to change. Yes... materials inside are not really premium, but I have seen worse ones on more expensive models. I think that the best car is the one you have, especially if you behave civilized with it. If you want something that will last you forever regardless of your driving style, get a tank.
Imagine being forced to press every single electronic button in the car (if you're planning on buying one) because of the well known gremlins they encounter 😰
Wouldnt you check all switches in any car you were looking to buy.
@@peterbrady2165 That depends on the car manufacturer
I looked at the Captiva when it was first released. The same (well similar) v6 was a plus, but I couldn't get over the foot handbrake and the acres of hard plastic. And when I drove it around, the reverse camera display got confused and failed to display sometimes, which was a warning I took. The package was good. 7 seats in a SUV 200mm shorter than the others made it a handy city package, you choose seats or cargo. The 4 cylinders released later were significantly cheaper, but made it a disappointing package
I was at the Sydney motor show around 2007 when it was released. Amongst the release was the Hyundai, Kia , Mazda . There were crowds of 30 or 40 around these SUVs . There was 3 people at the Craptiva, even on its release it was out dated and just looked wrong around its competitors.
We bought an XM Sorrento.
@biastv1234 I had an XM Sorrento- motor exploded then the gear box !
Interesting….my wife and I bought a used 2014 Captiva LTZ in 2015 (with 11K miles). We have literally only replaced the battery, tires and intake and exhaust camshaft actuators ($60 on Amazon, installed by me). I am very meticulous about maintenance (oil changes, etc.). This has been a fantastic car. My wife loves her car and it’s caused me nearly zero issues in over 7 years of ownership. You come off as a little pissy. Where’d you get your information?
You come off a little pissy 🤣🤣 This is a well documented crap heap of a car. Just because you got one good example doesn't mean you invalidate the fact it's a piece of junk engineering and design in all forms of its existence. That being said, if you got one that works, why do you feel the need to defend it...are you embarrassed that you own one? I would be
@@nexusonels Very mature response. I actually read quite a few comments of viewers from your crappy video stating that they also own a perfectly reliable Captiva. You are simply another useless Youtoooober spewing out fabricated crap. Put down the camera and get a job. Have a great day Son.
Thanks a lot for this review 👍👍👍
Damn some of you fellas are unlucky with the old craptiva. I use my craptiva 2006 V4 DT as a cheeky little rally car and it actually goes alright. I did have too remove alot of the electronics and replace them but other than that it survived! Must be the Diesel engine being actually half reliable. The roll and sway for the captiva are actually really really good! Other than that its below average car.
I don't hate captivas but man they must handle shit rallying lol
I have a 2009 LS diesel. I bought it for $3,200 when we lost 3 cars due to a flood and needed something urgently. I knew the Craptiva reputation, but I was desperate. To my surprise it’s been a reliable daily drive for 3 years. 320,000km and the only problem I’ve had was a faulty wheel sensor ($18 off eBay vs $180 from Holden). Worst thing is the throttle lag from stationary.
Here in Colombia GM sold a lot of these. You don't see them very often these days, which says it all. Average age of cars here is over 15 years old, the roads should still be full of them. A friend of mine deals in used cars, not surprisingly, the Captiva is the only SUV he won't touch
Well mines been great, gutless but no issues at all after 7 years. Comfy, practical, does the job. And man can I get a tonne of stuff in it. Will trade soon only because of how slow it is.
We have the Chevrolet Captiva LT...that car is a jet on wheels. I personally don't have issues with this car👍
My mother was unlucky enough to cussed by purchasing one of these TURDS! Constant steering and tyre wear issues, full service history yet it had a turbo failure which cost a small fortune to repair them a short time later a transmission failure was the finally nail in the coffin, which sent it to the wreckers.
A tale of 2 families that bought the same 2010 AWD Captiva, same spec, same diesel engine etc. Both those vehicles were so far apart it wasn't funny. The first one never had any issues, recalls all done & always serviced. It was a family taxi & did a few trips to Brisbane. It got traded in only this year & they got good use out of it. The other one had all the recalls done, always serviced but it always had issues. This too was a family taxi. Even Holden had problems trying to fix it. It was even sat on my driveway for 2 months as it wouldn't move. In the end it went to a wrecking yard. That family ended up buying a 2014 Mazda BT-50 & that's still going. Obviously, a Korean robot must have taken a sick day with one of them!
Repair wise, I've had one in after it hit a kangaroo & the parts were easy to get for repairs. My advice is that they are a hit & miss vehicle. There are better marques out there than the Holden Captiva.
Would love it if you guys could find a Holden Volt to review! Incredibly hard to find nowadays in Australia.
You guys should also find a Honda MDX! I've had mine for awhile (2004 MDX) with almost no problems in years. would be cool to see!
@Jake Clinton Couldn't be more right. It does surprisingly well even for all the kilometres and work I've put it under. Over 312,000Kms now!
Did the MDX come in any other colour than silver?
@Jake Clinton there are different automotive markets in the world, and this is proof of that. A model relatively unknown in Australia is one of the best sellers in the US. Acura should really have done a better job of marketing the MDX in other world markets. Unfortunately Lexus doesn't have a competitor in that segment, the RX is 2 row only and the short-lived RX-L (it's gone for 2023) doesn't do a good job of being a three row SUV.
@Jake Clinton Yeah. If they kept it going, even with some features stripped it would've succeeded better then it did now.
@@Flaming-Hedgehog Yes!! Mines registered as fawn but Hondas website ways sandstone! It comes in red, my colour, blue, silver white and who knows what else!
CRaptica? Well.... I've had my 2014 since day 1 and it's 2025 and I just got a new motor for it- there was nothing wrong with the motor - it just had over 100,000 miles on it. I have had nothing but great driving with this car. ❤
I m so glad i found this channel. Thank you
Welcome!
I have a captive 2014 diesel. Over 200k .
Runs beautifully.
I’ve had my Captiva for 12 years, and it’s the most comfortable car that I’ve ever driven. Sure, I’ve had to fix a few little things on it but it’s cheap to fix compare to others. So say for example if you need a new windscreen on a Mazda, it cost five grand if you need a new windscreen on the Captiva it’s $350
Anyone who hasn’t had any issues with their Captiva should think themselves very lucky. GET RID OF IT ASAP before you DO!
I thought about buying one but after the test drive decided it was just too boring. Considering I'm a Camry driver, that really says something.
Yeah, that boring Camry with that pesky, incessant reliability and that almost intolerable low maintenance cost. I have an old Avalon and I can concur that it is so boring not having to take it into the shop every month, what a drag.
True the Camry is boring but we had 2 at work with 400,000 k's on them ,thrashed like hell and abused but they drove like new . No even a rattle, the Mazdas were all dead at 250,000 k's.
@@petergoodwin2465my Mazda 3 is still going with 328K klm’s . Only had two things go wrong - 1) TCM , because it’s located on top of the transmission case, and 2) ABS module failure. Both problems occurred after doing 318K trouble free klm’s…
My sister had that exact model, and she loves it, not a single problem with it. I believe the models aptly named Craptiva, were the early models, not the later models.