How reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Ssangyong Rodius passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. 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 1,511 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 68.1%.
Ssangyong Rodius reliability by year
How the Ssangyong Rodius 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66.4% | – |
| 2012 | 56.1% | – |
| 2013 | 64.1% | – |
| 2014 | 61.6% | – |
| 2015 | 67% | – |
| 2016 | 68.1% | – |
| 2017 | 71.5% | 77,085 km |
| 2018 | 74.7% | 73,318 km |
| 2019 | 72.2% | 73,428 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Ssangyong Rodius as a model. The reliability of any individual Ssangyong Rodius 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 Rodius reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ssangyong Rodius passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 68%. 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 Rodius?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.7% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.8% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.3% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Ssangyong Rodius?
For a typical Ssangyong Rodius, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – 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 Rodius 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.