Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1964 Opel Kadett — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTION AND FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE IN SERVICE, RESULTING IN UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CLAMPS ON FUEL LINE AND REPAIR FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1964 Opel Kadett. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.