Reliability Guide
Common Morgan Problems
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Brand-wide Morgan Problem Patterns
3-Wheeler Compensator Failure: The Centa drive unit is prone to failure, causing severe vibration and drivetrain noise.
Ash Frame Rot: Water ingress can rot the wooden sub-frame over time if the protective coatings fail.
King Pin Wear: Neglected greasing leads to rapid wear of the front sliding pillars, causing heavy steering and "shimmy".
3-Wheeler "Bump Steer": Early 3-Wheelers had significant steering geometry issues that required aftermarket correction kits.
Galvanic Corrosion: Aluminium body panels reacting with the steel chassis cause "bubbling" in the paint on classic models.
CX-Generation Radiator Leaks: Early aluminium-platform cars had issues with failing radiator cores.
Water Ingress: Even modern Morgans allow water into the cabin through door edges and windscreen seals at speed.
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