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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2016 SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Musso

In September 2016, SsangYong introduced the Musso name to the UK commercial market, replacing the Korando Sports with a revised double-cab pick-up featuring a Euro 6-compliant 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine and multi-link coil-spring rear suspension.

What changed for 2016

  • •Introduction of the Euro 6-compliant 2.2-litre e-XDi 220 diesel engine (178PS / 400Nm)
  • •One-tonne payload capacity and 3,000kg towing capacity with multi-link coil rear suspension
  • •Revised front-end styling with black honeycomb grille and updated dashboard instruments

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Rear coil spring fatigue and sagging under continuous commercial payload use
  • !AdBlue injector crystallization and NOx sensor heater faults on early Euro 6 systems
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Rear Suspension Bush Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

The rear suspension bushes wear prematurely, especially on vehicles used for heavy towing or carrying payloads. This causes vague handling and knocking noises.

Est. Repair Cost: £200–£500
Warning Signs:

Knocking over bumps, Vague rear-end feel, Uneven rear tyre wear, Swaying at speed

What to Inspect:
  • Listen for rear knocks during test drive
  • Check rear tyre wear patterns
  • Inspect rear bushes for play
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research Team

Buying Tips for 2016 SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Musso

  • Verify that all dealer software updates for the Euro 6 AdBlue emissions system have been completed
  • Check the rear ride height when unladen to ensure the coil springs have not sagged from overloading
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