Thinking about buying a used Chery Tiggo (original) (2011–2015) in New Zealand? We've documented 5 known faults for this model spanning engine, body & rust, brakes, and electrical. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
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Critical
$400–$2,400
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The Acteco SQR484F 2.0 petrol in the J11 is prone to head gasket failure, often after overheating events caused by a marginal cooling system. Owners report white exhaust smoke, coolant disappearing with no visible leak, and mayonnaise-like sludge under the oil cap. Parts availability in NZ makes repairs slow and costly relative to the vehicle's low value.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
The J11's power window motors and plastic regulator clips are a common failure point, with windows dropping into the door or moving slowly and intermittently. The switches themselves also wear. Replacement regulators can be hard to source new in NZ, pushing owners toward wreckers.
Symptoms to notice
What to check
Ask the seller
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 5 documented faults for the Chery Tiggo (original), the recurring problem areas are engine, body & rust, and brakes. A Chery Tiggo (original) with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
We've catalogued 5 known faults for the Chery Tiggo (original), covering engine, body & rust, and brakes. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
Most single repairs on the Chery Tiggo (original) fall between $400–$2,400 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 5 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Yes. A Chery Tiggo (original) inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.