Common problems by part
SsangYong Rodius steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 2,215 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 8.7 in 100 MOT tests of the SsangYong Rodius failed on steering, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,215 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 193 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 5 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Steering track rod end: ball joint play, 7.9 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
8.7 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
SsangYong Rodius steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1,221 | 7.3 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 1,848 | 7.1 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 2,215 | 8.7 | 0.8 |
| 8 | 1,920 | 9.1 | 1.2 |
| 9 | 1,382 | 7.2 | 1.8 |
All first-use years of the SsangYong Rodius pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 7 years
Fails
- Steering track rod end: ball joint play: 7.9 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Replace track rod end: estimated £54–£128 (0.5–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £15–£50) Track rod end ball joint has excessive play MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play: 5.7 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Track rod end ball joint has slight play MOT advisory
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Track rod end: ball joint has slight play.
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Steering on rival models
- Ford C-Max steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 8.7 for the SsangYong Rodius (35,148 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class steering problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 8.7 for the SsangYong Rodius (20,864 MOT tests)
- Ford S-Max steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 8.7 for the SsangYong Rodius (17,960 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the SsangYong Rodius have more steering problems than other cars?
8.7 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 2,215 MOT tests).
How common are SsangYong Rodius steering problems?
8.7 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on steering, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 2,215 MOT tests).
What is the most common SsangYong Rodius steering fail?
7.9 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years: Steering track rod end: ball joint play (176 MOT tests with it).
At what age do SsangYong Rodius steering fails start?
5 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 8,586 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 8,586 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare