Model reliability

Ssangyong Rodius reliability

The Ssangyong Rodius fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 38.8% of 2,045 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

31% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 574 MOT tests of Ssangyong Rodiuss 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 35× as oftenSteering linkage components7.1% vs 0.2%

Fails 57× as oftenSRS malfunction indicator lamp5.7% vs 0.1%Fix about £30

Fails 94% more oftenMechanical brake components3.5% vs 1.8%

Fails 5× as oftenHeadlamps3.3% vs 0.7%Fix about £30

Advised 42% more oftenTyre tread depth20.2% vs 14.2%Fix about £90

Advised 20× as oftenSteering linkage components6.1% vs 0.3%

Advised 51× as oftenRigid brake pipes5.1% vs 0.1%Fix about £120

6 to 10 years old

38.8% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 2,045 MOT tests of Ssangyong Rodiuss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 6× as oftenSteering linkage components7.1% vs 1.1%

Fails 4× as oftenPosition lamps6.6% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Fails 3× as oftenBrake performance5.3% vs 1.9%

Fails 2× as oftenSuspension arms5.2% vs 2.3%

Advised 7× as oftenRigid brake pipes10.4% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Advised 5× as oftenSteering linkage components6.1% vs 1.3%

Advised 3× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)6% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 2× as oftenFluid leaks5.2% vs 2.2%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Ssangyong Rodius

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/2017/25429 Sept 2017Built 2014–2015Front lower ball joint may fail

Due to a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint there is a possibility that the surface of the ball joint may be damaged while driving. If the vehicle is operated continuously the ball joint may experience excessive damage and fail.

Fix: All vehicles identified will have both front lower ball joints replaced

Recalled models: RODIUS · 94 vehicles

R/2016/28331 Jan 2017Built 2014Shock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch

There is a possibility that the front shock absorbers could fail due to cracking around the lower shock absorber bush. This may cause the wheel/tyre to rub the wheel arch.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.

Recalled models: RODIUS · 250 vehicles

R/2007/15611 Jan 2008Built 2006–2007Driver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames.

It has been identified that some driver and front seat passenger seat backs have not been welded on both seams of the fixing bracket. In this situation should excessive weight or force be applied to the seat back it could detach from the frame.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject welding checked at which time any missing or sub-standard welding will be rectified.

Recalled models: RODIUS · 585 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Ssangyong Rodius 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.

Ssangyong Rodius reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Ssangyong Rodius

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