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SsangYong Korando: Electrical/sensor faults and unresolved check-engine lights (C300)

Electrical/sensor faults and unresolved check-engine lights (C300) is a common electrical fault on the SsangYong Korando on the 2019 onward cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $200 to $1,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 9 documented faults on the SsangYong Korando.

Vehicle
SsangYong Korando
Engine
1.5L / 1.6L
Years
2019 onward
System
Electrical

This page covers the SsangYong Korando as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All SsangYong Korando faults9 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Turbocharger yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The current C300 Korando (1.5 turbo petrol / 1.6 diesel) has a mixed reliability record dominated by electrical and sensor complaints. Owners report faults appearing after roughly 40,000-60,000 km affecting the electrical system, sensors and central locking, and several describe recurring check-engine lights (including cruise-control and throttle-actuator faults) that dealers struggled to clear. Quality is otherwise reasonable but the electronics are the weak spot.

What you would notice

  • Recurring check-engine light
  • Cruise control or throttle-actuator faults
  • Central-locking or sensor glitches
  • Unexpected warning messages

How to check it

Where to look. Engine sensors, throttle body/actuator, body electrics

  1. Check the dash for any active warning lights on start-up.

  2. OBD-scan for stored/pending codes even if no light is on.

  3. Test cruise control, central locking and all sensors on the drive.

  4. Ask whether any warning lights have been an ongoing, unresolved problem.

Parts involved: Turbocharger.

What it costs to put right

$200 to $1,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the check-engine light come on, and was the cause ever found?”
  • “Any cruise control or throttle faults?”
  • “Are there stored fault codes right now?”

Now check the SsangYong Korando you are actually looking at

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in the sources below. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them.

  • ProductReview.com.au — SsangYong Korando C300 (2019-2025) reviews
  • Carbuyer — SsangYong Korando owner reviews

SsangYong Korando buyer questions

Is electrical/sensor faults and unresolved check-engine lights (c300) serious on a SsangYong Korando?

We rate it major and common on the SsangYong Korando. The current C300 Korando (1.5 turbo petrol / 1.6 diesel) has a mixed reliability record dominated by electrical and sensor complaints. Owners report faults appearing after roughly 40,000-60,000 km affecting the electrical system, sensors and central locking, and several describe recurring check-engine lights (including cruise-control and throttle-actuator faults) that dealers struggled to clear. Quality is otherwise reasonable but the electronics are the weak spot.

How much does it cost to fix on a SsangYong Korando?

$200 to $1,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which SsangYong Korando years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2019 onward SsangYong Korando. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Check the dash for any active warning lights on start-up. OBD-scan for stored/pending codes even if no light is on. Test cruise control, central locking and all sensors on the drive. Ask whether any warning lights have been an ongoing, unresolved problem. Look here: Engine sensors, throttle body/actuator, body electrics