How reliable is the Ssangyong Tivoli?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Ssangyong Tivoli passes first-time inspections at roughly 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 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 4,938 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 76.9%.
Ssangyong Tivoli reliability by year
How the Ssangyong Tivoli 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 73.6% | – |
| 2016 | 76.9% | – |
| 2017 | 79.4% | 64,498 km |
| 2018 | 81.5% | 58,766 km |
| 2019 | 86.9% | 52,875 km |
| 2020 | 84.8% | 70,063 km |
| 2021 | 91.3% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Ssangyong Tivoli as a model. The reliability of any individual Ssangyong Tivoli 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 Tivoli reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Ssangyong Tivoli passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. 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 Tivoli?
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 (3.4% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.8% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.7% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Ssangyong Tivoli?
For a typical Ssangyong Tivoli, 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 Tivoli 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.