How reliable is the Ssangyong Korando?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Ssangyong Korando passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 3,445 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 70.6%.
Ssangyong Korando reliability by year
How the Ssangyong Korando performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 69.3% | – |
| 2012 | 64.8% | – |
| 2013 | 62.1% | – |
| 2014 | 66.2% | – |
| 2015 | 70.6% | – |
| 2016 | 73.5% | – |
| 2017 | 79.2% | 67,243 km |
| 2018 | 82% | 61,283 km |
| 2019 | 85.9% | 56,111 km |
| 2020 | 85.9% | 65,482 km |
| 2021 | 97.9% | 73,317 km |
| 2022 | 97.4% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Ssangyong Korando as a model. The reliability of any individual Ssangyong Korando also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ssangyong Korando reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ssangyong Korando passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 71%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Ssangyong Korando?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (3.9% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.2% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections); Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.3% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Ssangyong Korando?
For a typical Ssangyong Korando, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 126,766 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Ssangyong Korando before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.