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Ssangyong Rexton reliability
The Ssangyong Rexton fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 39% of 1,635 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
Up to 5 years old
22% failed their MOT
From 840 MOT tests of Ssangyong Rextons this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 4× as oftenMechanical brake components7.3% vs 1.8%
Fails 16× as oftenSteering linkage components3.1% vs 0.2%
Fails 50% more oftenTyre tread depth2.4% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Fails 7× as oftenSprings2% vs 0.3%Fix about £150
Advised 2× as oftenMechanical brake components26.2% vs 12.1%
6 to 10 years old
39% failed their MOT
From 1,635 MOT tests of Ssangyong Rextons this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 5× as oftenBrake performance10% vs 1.9%
Fails 3× as oftenSuspension arms8% vs 2.3%
Fails 3× as oftenSprings7.2% vs 2.4%Fix about £150
Fails 6× as oftenSteering linkage components7.1% vs 1.1%
Advised 5× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)10.3% vs 2.1%Fix about £30
Advised 92% more oftenSuspension arms10.2% vs 5.3%
Advised 5× as oftenRigid brake pipes8.1% vs 1.6%Fix about £120
Advised 4× as oftenSteering linkage components5.4% vs 1.3%
Over 10 years old
48.7% failed their MOT
From 895 MOT tests of Ssangyong Rextons this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance12% vs 5.8%
Fails 4× as oftenSteering linkage components8.4% vs 2.4%
Fails 8× as oftenFront and rear fog lamps7.8% vs 1%Fix about £30
Fails 45% more oftenPosition lamps7.7% vs 5.3%Fix about £30
Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes21% vs 8.3%Fix about £120
Advised 13× as oftenChassis15.3% vs 1.2%
Advised 77% more oftenAnti-roll bars10.6% vs 6%
Advised 5× as oftenWheel bearings8.5% vs 1.7%
Safety recalls
2 DVSA recalls for the Ssangyong Rexton
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
R/2015/04230 Apr 2015Built 2005–2010Loss of control
Depending on driving conditions and suspension type it is a possibility that the ball joint on a front lower arm and also on certain vehicles a rear track rod could break.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and where necessary replace front lower ball joint(s) and rear track rod(s)
Recalled models: REXTON · 2,056 vehicles
R/2007/07918 Jul 2007Brake fluid may leak
It has been identified that a brake pipe may chafe against the cylinder head. Should this occur there is a possibility that brake fluid will be lost from one of the two braking circuits.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject brake pipes checked adjusted for position or replaced as necessary.
Recalled models: REXTON · 3,000 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Ssangyong Rexton before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.