From time to time, every motorist faces the question of choosing his next car. If you need off-road qualities, comfort and spaciousness are important, frequent long-distance trips are planned, then, in addition to more famous brands and common models, the SsangYong Rexton will certainly come into view. We understand the most common problems in the operation of the second generation of this SUV.
Interest in this car is due to the fact that for relatively little money you can get a real frame SUV. To date, the price of a three-year-old Rexton varies between 750-850 thousand rubles. The choice is limited to options with XVT and xdi diesel engines, AWD and parttime transmissions, an automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual. There are also petrol versions, but their share is much smaller.
Few people know how Rexton was born and appeared, where its roots come from, to whom it should be grateful for the appearance and to whom for the filling. At the end of the last century, the Korean brand SsangYong decided to produce a large SUV, and in order not to reinvent the wheel, it struck up a relationship with Mercedes-Benz. The Germans took power units, gearboxes and geometry. ItalDesign studio worked on the exterior and interior. The fruit of the work in 2001 was the Rexton line with licensed gasoline and diesel engines, which has been present almost unchanged in a number of markets, including Russia, for 13 years now. For all the time, the car has experienced two upgrades, in 2006 and 2013.
Four years ago, our colleagues from the Buy an Auto magazine already talked about what you need to be prepared for when choosing a used Rexton 2. This time we will summarize the experience gained in practice in operating cars in Russian conditions, including copies of domestic assembly.
The first, easily removable proprietary trouble is the destruction of the washer reservoir. It can already leak at 20-30 thousand kilometers. For a long time, tanks were installed from the factory, which tended to crack in the area of \u200b\u200battachment to the body from vibrations. If the previous owner has not changed it yet, then it will cost you 2.5-3 thousand rubles. Branded parts supplied as spare parts are already reinforced in problem areas and carry out their service properly.
Also programmed troubles include sour handbrake cables. Even light off-road with shallow puddles can lead to such a breakdown. Replacing the parking brake cables will cost from 2.5 thousand rubles, and if you need to replace the parking brake pads, be prepared to pay another 3.5 thousand.
Suspension and steering elements in the conditions of the Moscow Region do not wear out very rapidly, but by 60 thousand kilometers it is often necessary to replace steering tips and rubber bushings of stabilizers and stabilizer struts, all together it will cost 4 thousand rubles.
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Do not rule out trouble with the power steering system during cold weather - it breaks the hose at the outlet of the steering rack. The reason for this is the working fluid thickening in the cold, clearly not designed for Russian frosts. There is only one correct way out of this situation - replacing the fluid with a better one from any eminent company, preferably on a synthetic basis.
Second-generation SsangYong Rexton diesel engines are equipped with overrunning alternators - a solution often found on BMW and Mercedes-Benz engines. The clutch allows the massive generator rotor to rotate freely after the engine stops, and also partially hides the uneven operation of the engine, which is designed to extend the life of the generator and the auxiliary drive belt. However, the overrunning clutch itself may require replacement already at 70 thousand kilometers. The first symptoms of its failure are the whistling of a slipping or wet belt. Further, tapping is added to this sound, which may be present at idle and disappear at higher ones. This already speaks of the catastrophic wear of the overrunning clutch, and one must be prepared for the fact that the generator will soon cease to perform its functions. The clutch itself on Rexton 2 will cost 1.5-3 thousand rubles, at the same time, for preventive purposes, the generator is recommended to be defective and, if necessary, change its bearings.
Remains of the SsangYong Rexton clutch after disassembly
Particular attention during the operation of the "Korean" must be paid to the lower ball bearings of the front suspension, the design of which contains a kind of time bomb. The fact is that the supports on the Rexton work to break (in the classic Lada, a similar solution has been spoiling the blood of their owners for 40 years). It is difficult to say what made them resort to such a technical solution on such a heavy machine. However, if you do not catch signs of the imminent death of the ball joint, then the consequences can be very deplorable. When the support is destroyed, the wheel, together with the steering knuckle, breaks, jamming the upper arm and fender and disabling the front wheel drive. The car loses control, which can cause a serious accident, not to mention the fact that with such a breakdown, Rexton moves only on a tow truck. The first indirect signs of problems with ball joints are steering wheel play - to maintain a straight direction of movement, the position of the steering wheel can change abruptly within 5-10 degrees. In addition, when the suspension is rocking, a characteristic metallic creak appears on bumps. In order to prevent ball bearings, it is recommended to change every 30-40 thousand km or when a torn ball boot is found.
The SsangYong Rexton ball pin was torn out, and the lever began to grind the rim
If your choice fell on the modification of AWD, then here you also need to remember about the next “surprise”, in which the car can stand up tightly for no apparent reason at first glance. It will start up and won't even show any errors on the diagnostic scanner. And before that, there was just a slight tapping somewhere in the area of \u200b\u200bthe driver’s right foot when switching the automatic transmission selector, then boom - the engine is running, the selector is in position D, but the car is not moving. Surely, thoughts about the death of the AKP and expensive repairs will immediately begin to swarm in my head. But you shouldn’t grieve much - most likely, the splines were turned in the front drive cardan, and now the whole moment goes into a broken connection. Usually this trouble comes in the range of 70-80 thousand kilometers due to the lack of lubrication in the connection. Replacing a cardan will cost 8-10 thousand rubles, and it would be nice if this did not happen away from home and a store with cardans. If the previous owner was handy or read the forums, then it is possible that the joint, dry from the factory, has already been lubricated, and the described problem will bypass you.
SsangYong Rexton is also popular among off-road fans (especially xdi with parttime transmission). On the Russian market, you can buy kits consisting of longer and stiffer springs and shock absorbers with increased travel, then equip your combat vehicle with 33-inch mud tires and go to conquer forests and swamps. But if somewhere in the front began to tap with the front drive connected, you should be wary. There are frequent cases when, unable to withstand the increased load, the front axle support breaks. The engine sump and front axle begin to meet each other, which ends with a hole and oil leaking from the engine. Honor and praise to you if, in the heat of off-road adrenaline, you revealed this in time, if not, repairing an engine left without oil will not be cheap. Since 2010, this support has been reinforced on Russian-assembled machines, but for harsh operating conditions, the strength of a new part is still not enough and there is only one way out - a welding machine, grinder and skillful hands.
Having lubricated the front cardan, you can go to distant distances on the SsangYong Rexton
When buying a used diesel SsangYong Rexton, it is worth remembering the high cost of repairing the fuel system. The common rail diesel engine system does not tolerate bad fuel, so we recommend that you refuel only at proven gas stations and change fuel filters on time. From low-quality diesel fuel, accelerated wear of the fuel pump can begin, and as a result, wear products will clog the nozzles. As a result, problems with starting the engine, increased fuel consumption, black smoke and a drop in power will begin.
The design of the motor is such that extracting the injectors without destroying them is unrealistic, requires special equipment, and is generally hardly possible outside the service station, which specializes specifically in repairing diesel engine fuel systems. All problems with the extraction of nozzles arise due to the small gap between the nozzle and the well of the cylinder head, in which corrosion quickly begins to flourish. If the previous owner on the new car did not take care and did not apply a special high-temperature grease to the nozzles, then after 15 thousand kilometers you can forget about the problem-free removal of the nozzles. Otherwise, the cost of repairing the fuel system can reach 150-170 thousand rubles.
For a long and happy life with SsangYong Rexton, even if not as the first owner, you will need attention to the car both at the stage of selection and during its subsequent operation. Gratitude on his part will be comfort on the roads on long trips, the opportunity to take on a picnic everything that pleases. The cost of maintaining such a pet is very modest both in terms of fuel and spare parts, and it would be absolutely wonderful to have an entry in the TCP about 149 "horses" instead of 165 - not to understand the logic in the road tax legislation for a simple layman ...
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Owner reviews allow you to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the SsangYong Rexton, and also help you evaluate the reliability of SsangYong Rexton cars. Highlighted in blue SsangYong Rexton owner reviews, which are positively evaluated by other readers of our portal. We will be glad to see your feedback, ratings and comments.
Average rating: 2.58 |
SsangYong Rexton 
Year of issue: 2011
Engine: 2.7
I want to hold those who claim that a car worthy of its price. For a year and a half, the mileage was 102,000 km, I replaced the upper levers with ball joints and also on the rear axle. All other breakdowns I believe that my fault.
Review about SsangYong Rexton left: Barinov Oleg Ivanovich from the city of Tikhvin
Average rating: 2.7 |
SsangYong Rexton 2.7 
Year of issue: 2009
Engine: 2.7
I bought it with a mileage of 64,000 km, now it’s 75,000 km, there are no complaints, probably, what could have broken, the first owner has already repaired it, in frost -28 the hydraulic booster hose broke, the front axle stopped connecting, the reason is banal (nuts on the front axles were unscrewed), tightened, fixed , everything is working. In frost -28 it starts without problems. I'm happy with the car.
Review about SsangYong Rexton 2.7 left: Vladimir from the city of Kolomna
Average rating: 2.92 |
SsangYong Rexton 2 
Year of issue: 2009
Engine: 2.7
Dissatisfied with the car. I advise you not to buy this car. Some problems. First, the airbag light started to light up on the scoreboard. Eliminated. The ball flew - they did it. Started to leak oil - eliminated. And so in a circle, then one thing, then another. Mileage 45000 km. Now the problem is again. When starting off or driving around the city, the speed at the checkpoint periodically pops up, that is, when you press the gas, it shows high speed, and the speed drops. The connected tester does not have time to fix the moment when the transmission jumps out, not allowing to determine the cause. We don't know what to do. The station can't do anything.
Review about SsangYong Rexton 2 left: Nina from the city of Murmansk
Average rating: 2.51 |
Auto bought from the official in Volgograd, 2.7 liter diesel engine, mechanics, . car is good. The mileage is 14,500 km, but there are drawbacks: the rear suspension breaks through, oil smudges appeared at the connection of the hydraulic booster tubes with rubber hoses, pulled it up, it did not help. The "check" light came on, but it goes, if only the power has dropped a little. The service guy said it's nothing to worry about. I wanted to ask, if you disconnect the battery, the problem will disappear?
Hello everyone. I have a Rex 2.7 XVT-186 hp. With. I'll start my story about Rexton 2. I bought it in December 2008. The speedometer is now 98,000 km. At the same time, out of 2.5 years of riding, the car stood for six months. Do not worry, the reasons are banal, 2 accidents and one body problem. I'll start with the first problem that got out - a problem with the bodywork. It all started exactly 3 months after purchase. Began to rust around the frame around the windshield. It was an epic with the call of the representatives of the plant. We must pay tribute, they appeared 1.5 months after regular phone calls with them and Sollers (Sollers are just with a small letter, because there is no respect for them). ..full text of the SsangYong Rexton 2 2.7 XVT review
Review of SsangYong Rexton 2 2.7 XVT left: Sergey from Moscow
Modifications SsangYong Rexton II
SsangYong Rexton II 2.7 Xdi MT
SsangYong Rexton II 2.7 Xdi AT
SsangYong Rexton II 2.7 XVT AT
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Owner reviews SsangYong Rexton II
SsangYong Rexton II, 2006
I can say that the cost of its SsangYong Rexton II corresponds. I think that all defects make it possible to detect the first hundreds and thousands of kilometers. In my case, at a mileage of 1000 kilometers - the replacement of the rear axle, at 15 thousand mileage - the replacement of the suspension arm (the reason is ball play), it’s good at least to have a relationship with a Mercedes. There is no need to look under the hood of the SsangYong Rexton II, it does not consume oil, there are no complaints about the operation of the motor. Starts up normally, warms up, does not make much noise. The most significant disadvantage is associated with steering, you don’t feel the steering wheel, other disadvantages are smaller. It was necessary to take it with a 2.8-liter gasoline engine, now I regret it, of course, it cannot take off on the highway like a rocket. I have a car in the role of an additional one - as a jeep, and it fully copes with its duties, it showed itself especially well during this winter. In general, the SsangYong Rexton II justifies its purpose and its cost: a sufficient level of cross-country ability (but of course not like a tractor), suits the level of comfort, reliability, there are no special problems with maintenance, including financially. Only now the power steering was not completed, the interior is modest (wretched seating, doors), the seats are laid out somehow primitively. I can’t say anything about diesel modifications, but you can safely take a Rexton with a gasoline engine if you are aware of its purpose and you need it precisely for such purposes (for a jeep, 160 kilometers per hour is not speed).
Advantages : price quality. Reliability. Roomy interior.
Flaws : power steering. Simple salon.
Sergey, Yaroslavl
SsangYong Rexton II, 2008
Took the standard SsangYong Rexton II. When the first months of delight passed, I took a closer look at this car and drew attention to its main shortcomings, which I still can’t come to terms with. This machine is purely frame, rear-wheel drive, rear beam, forced connection of front-wheel drive. Yes, during the first winter it threw me pretty hard, since the back of the car is light, so cornering requires extreme accuracy. If we talk about the interior, I looked at what I take: the chairs are sheathed with fabric, with an air conditioner, with an automatic transmission. Accordingly, the salon suited me. For the period from the date of purchase under warranty, only the replacement of the rear brake hoses, swollen due to frost, was done. The appearance of the car is peculiar, but it is much more important that the car is practical. Fuel consumption: in the city - 11.5 liters, winter - 12-13; on the highway in the mode of 90-130 kilometers per hour - 8.5 liters. The thrust of the engine, as for a diesel one, is quite sufficient, the main thing is to realize that this is not a premium class car, it accelerates stably and smoothly. SsangYong Rexton II did not try to accelerate above 160 kilometers per hour, because at higher speeds you just “catch” the steering wheel. The steering is about the same as that of the "Americans", of course, the information content is insufficient, but in principle I am satisfied. At this point, my car's mileage is 108.3 thousand kilometers, and apart from changing oils and consumables, there was nothing.
Advantages : engine. Reliable running. Design.
Flaws : manageability.
Stanislav, Kursk
SsangYong Rexton II, 2009
The first quality that attracted me to SsangYong Rexton II was comfort. Sufficiently spacious in the front and rear of the cabin. Excellent soundproofing. In principle, I am satisfied with the head unit. The second point is the sufficient softness of the suspension, not like a Mercedes, of course, but not like other SUVs like Mitsubishi or Nissan. The third quality that you definitely notice is the feeling of kinship with Mercedes, after all, the merger with the concern is not an accidental event. You pay attention to this right away, you just have to lift the hood and see an asterisk with three rays on the engine head and the inscription “licensed by Mercedes”. With such an engine honed over many years (I have a 2.3-liter one), one can rejoice at the unpretentiousness to fuel quality: it consumes AI-92 gasoline without problems. At the same time, the car does not lose its agility. If you are not an amateur racer, then you will be satisfied with the car. I would call a car imposing - this is the most appropriate word for it. It can take off if you spin the engine, but the car is not designed for this, but for comfortable movement. SsangYong Rexton II consumes not so much gasoline for such a car: 15 liters in the city, 11 liters on the highway. It's approximately.
Advantages : appearance, reliability, slowness, representativeness, convenience.
Flaws : folded seats do not create a flat area, side windows get dirty in the rain, pillars.
Mikhail, Yekaterinburg
In recent years, SsangYong has focused its efforts on the compact crossover segment, postponing frame SUV projects on the back burner. The Kyron has been discontinued, the current Actyon Sports pickup is an evolution of the 2006 model, and the first generation Rexton has been in production since 2001! Therefore, the SsangYong Rexton SUV presented at the Seoul Motor Show without exaggeration opens a new page in the history of the Korean company. This is really a new model that has little in common with the old Rexton, and for greater clarity in Korea, the cars will be sold under the name G4 Rexton, where the G4 prefix stands for “four big revolutions”: in the field of style, safety, technology and driving performance.
Compared to its predecessor, the new SUV is 95 mm longer (4850 mm) and 20 mm wider (1920 mm), while the wheelbase has grown by 30 mm (2865 mm). But the height is now smaller: 1800 instead of 1840 mm. The new frame is made of high-strength steel from the Korean steel company Posco. Although the body does not perform a bearing function, it also consists of 81.7% of high-strength steels of different grades. The company is also very proud to be the first among Korean automakers to offer 20-inch wheels for an SUV.
The chassis configuration is the same as that of the expensive versions of the former Rexton: double wishbone front suspension, multi-link rear. Springs are installed in a circle, and the continuous rear axle has gone down in history. Basic versions - with rear-wheel drive, 4Tronic all-wheel drive transmission - with a rigid connection of the front axle and a reduction gear, and the control is completely electronic.
In the Korean market, the new Rexton will be sold only with the e-XDi 2.2 turbodiesel (181 hp), which is already known from other SsangYong models, and it will be paired with the Mercedes 7G-Tronic “automatic”. But a modification with a new 2.0 GDI petrol turbo four of its own design with a capacity of approximately 225 hp will also appear on foreign markets. Such cars will be equipped with a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission.
The salon is strictly five-seater, although royal spaciousness is expected on the second row. In general, the interior is decorated in a traditional style, and expensive versions promise to be truly luxurious. For a surcharge, the upholstery of the seats and some interior elements with natural nappa leather is provided. Media system - with a 9.2-inch display and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces. A seven-inch color screen is inscribed in the instrument cluster.
The list of options includes an Infinity audio system, an electric fifth door with an automatic opening function (it’s enough to stand with a key label at the rear of the car for three seconds), an engine start button, dual-zone climate control and all-round cameras, and the image from them is formed into an animated three-dimensional picture, almost like a Lexus car. An electronics complex is responsible for preventive safety, including automatic braking systems, marking tracking and blind spot monitoring, and passive safety is provided by nine airbags.
In the Korean market, SsangYong G4 Rexton will start selling in May, and the main competitors in the company are not only Kia Mohave, but also Land Rover Discovery and Ford Explorer. And this means that prices can be unpleasantly surprising. The start of export deliveries is scheduled only for the end of the year. Sollers, which represents SsangYong in the Russian market, promised to launch a new flagship model in early 2018. And a little later, a pickup truck based on the new Rexton will appear, which has an internal index Q200 and will replace the Actyon Sports model.
We are talking about the weak points of the most affordable SUV with Mercedes power units, which has been sold in Russia in three iterations for almost 15 years.
The SsangYong Rexton SUV has been officially sold in our country for almost a decade and a half since the beginning of the 2000s. During this time, the flagship model of a relatively young South Korean automobile brand, although it did not become a bestseller in the Russian market and never even came close to the Top 10 most popular rogues, nevertheless, was notable for its small, but still stable demand.
Its buyers are not the cheapest among the "Asians", but a rather large and roomy SUV with all-wheel drive and a frame body structure attracted not only decent equipment, but also licensed "Mercedes" power units. A slight similarity in design with the cars of the Stuttgart auto giant also played into the hands of the solid Rexton. In particular, reminiscent of the "Mercedesovskuyu" grille. And now, 4 years after the model left the Russian market, when its new generation loomed on the horizon, we decided to find out how tenacious its predecessors turned out to be in our climate, and what to expect from such Rextons with mileage.
Complicated story
The South Korean SUV with a frame structure and all-wheel drive SsangYong Rexton debuted in 2001 in Frankfurt. The design of the model under the factory index Y200 was developed in Italy, in the eminent Italdesign bureau. The car was created during the partnership of the Korean brand with DaimlerChrysler. As a result of this friendship between the companies, the novelty received licensed Mercedes gasoline and diesel engines, which were aggregated with a 5-speed manual, an Australian 4-band automatic from BTR Automotive, and later with a 5-band automatic transmission from Daimler.
In 2006, the flagship rogue SsangYong was thoroughly modernized. The environmental friendliness of its engines was improved, a particulate filter and a variable geometry turbine appeared. The updated flagship has changed the design of the front. So noticeable that the Koreans called the prettier SUV - Rexton II and assigned it a new Y250 index. On the eve of this big update - in December 2005 - the production of the model was launched at the facilities of the Small Car Plant (ZMA) bought out by Severstal from KamAZ, where the Togliatti Oka had previously been assembled.
In 2012, this generation, called by many the second generation of an SUV, was replaced by another - the third. Although the Y250 index of the model has not changed. Yes, and the essence of the car from the beginning of the "two thousandth" after the next modernization, too. During this restyling, Rexton received other bumpers, fenders, new optics with LEDs, a different grille, hood and side mirrors, a different plastic body kit, and a revised interior. In this form, the rogue was sold with us until 2015, when SsangYong stopped producing the model in Tatarstan and took a time out on the Russian market.
"Resale"
It is possible to characterize the variety of Rextons of all three generations currently on the secondary market with the phrase “a real SUV should be diesel”. Two-thirds of all used cars sold online are on heavy fuel ( 70% ) and only a third - gasoline ( 30% ). SUVs with a gun in the vast majority ( 81% ), and with mechanics, one might say, a rarity ( 19% ). The most common engine on used SsangYong Rexton is a 2.7 turbodiesel ( 67% ). Four times less than gasoline versions with a 2.3 engine ( 15% ) and even fewer top 3.2 ( 12% ). The rest is in short supply: 2.8 ( 3% ), 2.0 (2% ) and 2.9 ( 1% ).
Underbody problems
Many SsangYong Rexton SUVs, even the so-called first generation, despite their age, look very decent. Due to the good anti-corrosion protection of the body metal of these machines, they almost do not rust. True, the paintwork of the model is not very good. Chips on it are not uncommon. And if they are not painted over in a timely manner, then local centers of corrosion will certainly appear on the body of the SUV in these places. Most often, traces of the "red plague" can be found on the roof above the windshield, on the hood worth 31,900 rubles and the trunk door for 6,200 rubles.
Also, the appearance of cars produced before the first restyling is spoiled by roof rails peeling off with age for 14,600 rubles and wiper leashes. And also peeling chrome on the radiator grille from 8900 rubles and protective linings of wheel arches from 1600 rubles. But external traces of corrosion are not so bad. The frame of the car suffers much more from rust. Especially if she has never received additional protective treatment. In early examples, the corrosion of the frame can be so severe that it negatively affects its rigidity. The problem is aggravated by the fact that the frame number is often marked on the frame behind the right front wheel. Check its safety and legibility so that there are no difficulties when registering a car in the traffic police.
Peculiar engines
During sales in Russia, Rexton was equipped with three gasoline engines and the same number of turbodiesels. The car of the first generation was equipped with a 150-horsepower in-line gasoline "four" 2.3 MPI (G23) and a 200-horsepower "six" 2.8 MPI (G28). The top-end 220-horsepower 3.2 MPI (G32) was offered in all generations of the SUV from the very beginning. Also, the "first" Rexton was available with an archaic 120-horsepower diesel "turbo" 2.9 TDI (OM662LA). In 2004, the SUV received a 165-horsepower 2.7 diesel (D27DT), and since 2007, its more capable 186-horsepower "brother" (D27DTP). And finally, in 2012, the 155-horsepower “turbo-four” 2.0 (D20DT) joined the line.
Despite the fact that Rexton engines have a large margin of safety, they still cause trouble for their owners. Gasoline engines are afraid of overheating, and diesel engines suffer from poor quality fuel. The latter, due to the oil separator losing efficiency, require cleaning the intake manifold every 100,000 km. Glow plugs are enough for about 30,000 km. Problems with diesel engines can arise with a converter from 13,000 rubles, an EGR valve for 2,800 rubles and a turbine from 29,000 rubles, which is enough for about 50,000 km. If the diesel smokes heavily and loses traction, then it's time for it to be serviced. But on the other hand, such motors have a reliable and durable piston group.
Yes, and high-pressure fuel pumps for 44,700 rubles with nozzles of 16,900 rubles go at least 150,000 km. The timing chain is survivable for everyone, except for the younger 2-liter diesel engine, in which it stretches to 130,000 km. Petrol units are less troublesome. The key to their health and longevity is preventive measures against overheating. Namely: flushing the cooling radiator every two years with the replacement of a not very durable thermostat for 2200 rubles. A pump for 3200 rubles on the younger "four" runs about 40,000 km. The drive belt tensioner lives on average for 9250 rubles for the same amount. And at intervals of 60,000 - 70,000 km, it may be necessary to replace oil seals and head gaskets to prevent oil leaks.
Transmission
The most reliable on Rekston is the 5-speed manual Dymos TSM54. If there are no oil leaks on its body, and the input shaft bearing for 400 rubles, nursing up to 120,000 km, does not buzz, that is, it is still alive or has already been changed, then you should not expect any problems from this MCP. What can not be said about the 4-band Australian machine M74 from BTR Automotive, which was installed with a 2.9 diesel engine and 2.8 and 2.3 petrol engines. For those who like to drive on an SUV with a breeze, the clutches in the automatic transmission, wearing out over 60,000 km, clog the filter element for 1,800 rubles, threatening the box with oil starvation. Therefore, you need to change the oil along with the filter at least 60,000 km.
Paired with a 3.2 petrol "six" and 2.7 diesel engines, the good old "Mercedes" 5-speed automatic 722.6, known from other SsangYong models, is not bad. But he also has a lot of weaknesses. In particular, for Rextons of the first generation and Rexton II SUVs until 2008 inclusive, this box sometimes caused trouble due to problems with the electronic filling, which suffered from overheating and dirty oil. On later machines, the electronic unit has been upgraded and is less vulnerable. Each of the three types of all-wheel drive available on the Rexton has its own nuances.
The least problematic is the simplest part-time transmission with a hard front connection. On the machines of the first two generations, there were failures in the operation of the transfer case control unit, which was finalized in 2009. But the vacuum clutches for engaging the front axle at 9300 rubles each were the scourge of the Rexton of the first generation. They cease to perform their function, having lost their tightness, in just some two years. Connoisseurs prefer to change them to mechanical ones. The TOD (Torque-On-Demand) transmission, which automatically distributes torque along the axles, has its own “bouquet” of troubles. Over 60,000 km, the front hubs “die” for 12,800 rubles, oil seals and axle bearings require replacement for 1,000 rubles each.
Somewhere around 140,000 km in the BorgWarner razdatka, the chain for 16,300 rubles and clutches wear out, and corrosion can ruin the wiring, connectors and the drive motor of this unit. Cars with 2.7 and 3.2 engines, which have been equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system since 2007, have no such difficulties with the transfer case. Because it is mechanical, without servos. But by 60,000 km in it, you may have to change the axle bearing for 2300 rubles. And at the front driveshaft for 12,200 rubles, which initially lacks lubrication, splines can be cut off from a sharp jerk for 70,000 km. Therefore, regular lubrication of the transmission with lubricant for this machine is not just necessary, but critical.
Here and there
In general, SsangYong Rexton of any generation is a moderately reliable car. The owner, who not only actively exploits, but also regularly maintains this SUV, is unlikely to suddenly fail in a big way. But minor problems with the car will nevertheless arise from time to time here and there. For example, the suspension can cause some trouble, which, alas, is not a standard of strength and durability for a large and heavy frame SUV. Least of all claims to the dependent rear with a continuous bridge. Its gearbox and axle bearings require lubrication renewal after 30,000 km.
Shock absorbers from 2,500 rubles go about 70,000 km, by this time the springs for 3,600 rubles also sag. In an independent rear multi-link, the situation is the same with sagging springs, and it also has rather weak hinges, silent blocks from 300 rubles and longitudinal rods of 1400 rubles each. They are usually enough for about 100,000 kilometers. The weak point of the front suspension is the ball bearings of the lower arms, 800 rubles each, which wear out somewhere over 40,000 km. Squeaks and even a slight play when turning the steering wheel is a signal for their urgent replacement in order to avoid pulling out the support pin on a large bump or pit and subsequent breaking of the wheel.
A little longer than 100,000 km, brake hoses live for 1,500 rubles, losing their properties, and for diesel versions, by 120,000 km, the vacuum brake booster may need to be replaced for at least 11,800 rubles. When inspecting and test driving the car, check the operation of the handbrake. In a few years, the handbrake cables can turn sour, disabling the entire mechanism. By the way, hydraulic booster hoses from 2000 rubles also sometimes have to be changed due to aging. They are especially vulnerable in winter. The steering rack for 45,700 rubles often serves a little more than 100,000 km, reporting the need for repair by tapping the bushing and current oil seals. Yes, and the tie rod ends at this point also ask for an exit.
The Rexton electrics are not flawless. Over 50,000 km from dampness and reagents, the wiper motor on the tailgate dies for 3,000 rubles. By the same run, door locks may begin to act up due to wear. A generator for 13,500 rubles, serving about 120,000 km, suffers from acidification of the power wire, which can also break off. On diesel SUVs, you need to monitor the generator belt costing 600 rubles, the weak tension of which is capable of large-scale damage to both the overrunning clutch for 4000 rubles, dying to 80,000 km, and the battery from 5000 rubles. The latter, in turn, due to low voltage in the on-board network, can piss off a regular immobilizer, which will immobilize the car for a long time.
How much?
Prices for Rextons start at 250,000 rubles for the very first pre-styling SUVs. Such cars, mainly with gasoline engines 2.3 and 3.2, have already managed to drive from 250,000 km to 300,000 km. Cars with a low-power diesel engine 2.9 are valued at least 330,000 rubles, and with a more modern 2.7 - from 390,000 rubles. SsangYong Rexton II with mileage cannot be bought cheaper than 430,000 rubles. And these are also cars with runs for 200,000 - 250,000 km. Prices for this generation of the last years of production reach up to 900,000 rubles. And the latest third iteration of the SUV is estimated by its owners at a minimum of 850,000 rubles and a maximum of 1,300,000 rubles with a range of up to 50,000 - 70,000 km.
Our choice
Buying a SsangYong Rexton of all three generations with mileage is not the most straightforward event. On the one hand, for that kind of money, you are unlikely to find on the secondary market many real frame SUVs comparable in size and equipment, and even with almost “Mercedes” power units. On the other hand, the age of such machines and the absence of absolutely problem-free combinations of numerous engines and gearboxes. Plus, possible problems due to poor diesel fuel, lack of qualified service, or even its absence. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice and purchase of such a machine thoroughly and very seriously.
A complete diagnosis of all components and assemblies of the car is important to do before you "hit hands" with the seller, and not after, in order to avoid possible huge repair costs. We at Am.ru believe that any gasoline Rexton of the last two generations with mechanics or with a 5-band automatic not older than 10 years can be the best purchase option. It also makes sense to consider SUVs with a 2.7 diesel engine with the same automatic transmission, but only with a confirmed service history with regular maintenance and a positive verdict after diagnosing the car in a qualified service. Such gasoline options in good condition with a range of up to 150,000 km can be found cheaper than 600,000 rubles, and diesel ones - from 500,000 rubles.
