How reliable is the Vauxhall Grandland?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Grandland consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. 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.
Above average reliability
Based on 48,788 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.2%.
Vauxhall Grandland reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Grandland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 89.3% | 35,816 km |
| 2017 | 84.2% | 79,950 km |
| 2018 | 85.4% | 66,076 km |
| 2019 | 90.2% | 61,641 km |
| 2020 | 91.3% | 56,995 km |
| 2021 | 91.3% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Grandland as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Grandland 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 Vauxhall Grandland reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Grandland consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 90%. 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 Vauxhall Grandland?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (0.5% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.5% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.4% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Grandland?
For a typical Vauxhall Grandland, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 41,746 km at 3 years, 61,641 km 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 Vauxhall Grandland 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.