In 2011, the second generation of the model appeared, which turned out to be a crossover that changed the previous frame structure. Let's see how the Koreans managed to avoid the usual "childhood illnesses" in such cases.

Surprisingly, there are still no massive and serious complaints about this car. The Koreans from scratch managed to create a fashionable and quite honest car for their money, a fair safety margin of which clearly goes against the traditionally low residual value of SsangYong cars. However, there were also some drawbacks.

2005 year. The first generation SsangYong Actyon was distinguished by its extravagance and frame construction. All-wheel drive SUVs with a plug-in front end and a "lower", equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (141 hp) or a 150-horsepower gasoline engine were supplied to Russia.

In Russia, they were assembled in Vladivostok from car sets. There were two engines: gasoline and diesel - both 2.0-liter, the same power of 149 hp. At first, a more powerful 175-horsepower turbodiesel was also offered, but they quickly abandoned it due to low demand. It's a shame, because it is he who is considered the most successful. Meanwhile, there are few complaints about the remaining engines, moreover, they are not critical.

For a gasoline engine, the main complaint was about extraneous sounds and clanging when starting a cold engine. The valve timing regulator (about 12,000 rubles) or the stretched timing chain is capricious, a replacement kit for which can be bought at a price of 15,000 rubles. The peak of complaints falls on cars with 100,000 mileage. However, there are plenty of cars with high mileage, which this fate has passed. At a diesel engine, a complaint about the useless life of the exhaust gas temperature sensor on the turbocharger is considered on duty. Admiring a burning "check" with a mileage of up to 50 thousand km - pain and despondency.

Not bad for your money

Six-speed gears - mechanics and automatic - manifest themselves in different ways. There are few complaints about the PCR. But the repair after 100 thousand km of run, sometimes, overtakes the Australian automatic transmission attached to the diesel engine. The Hyundai automatic machine works much more successfully with a gas engine. But the suspension does not spoil reliability. Knocking and demanding tightening of fasteners and replacements begins already at the smallest runs. Problems, however, are solved with little blood. The main consumables are the CV joint boot, front wheel bearings and, of course, the stabilizer struts. The body and paintwork hold up no better, but no worse than the average modern level without obvious flaws. Decorative chrome fades in a couple of winters, and Actyon owners have learned to put up with the trim and build quality of the cabin. The car is, in fact, inexpensive. Such is the demand from her. The creaking of the driver's seat, crickets, an unimportant fit of the plastic trim, a quickly peeling steering wheel and non-critical electrical failures - all this is there. However, this does not make the car less attractive on the secondary market for its money.

In 2006, the South Korean company SsangYong presented to the public its new brainchild, named SsangYong Actyon. The product was offered in the back of a liftback and a pickup, which in itself should have been very popular with the public. But, despite the efforts of the designers, at first the car was ambiguously accepted by consumers due to its extremely unusual design, which was a big blow to the company. However, a little later, he was still able to win the hearts of a fairly large number of people around the world due to its low price, reliability and unpretentiousness. As befits not only Korean, but all other manufacturers, the car has its advantages and disadvantages. Within the framework of this article, we will quickly "go over" the list of the main advantages of the car in question, but we will pay special attention to weaknesses and other design flaws in order to facilitate the search for a new car, or to warn you against buying a too shabby copy in the secondary market.

At the beginning of its production and until 2011, the car was supplied only with a 2-liter diesel engine with 149 hp, but after restyling in 2013, the line of engines was replenished with a 2.3-liter "gasoline" for 150 hp. By the way, this restyling affected only those cars, the production of which was established in Kazakhstan and continues to this day.

How Actyon Sports is different from a simple Actyon

Oddly enough, many people do not know what the difference is between a simple Actyon, and the version of the same model with the prefix "Sports". The answer is simple - SsangYong Actyon cars are produced exclusively in the 5-door crossover format, and the Actyon Sports is a 4-door pickup, that's all.

Specifications:

• Engine: petrol or diesel, in-line, 4-cylinder *;
• Power: 150 HP for gasoline, and 149 hp. for diesel;
• Torque: 360 Nm at 3500 rpm and 360 Nm at 2800 rpm, respectively;
• Transmission: 6 automatic transmissions or 6 manual transmissions *;
• Body type: liftback or pickup *;
• Number of doors: 5;
• Drive: full;
• Fuel consumption (mixed mode): 11.5 l / 100 km for petrol, 8.0 l / 100 km for diesel;
• Tank volume: 75 liters;
• Clearance: 187 mm;
• Dimensions: 4991х1910х1780 mm;
• Maximum weight: 2750 kg;
• Front suspension: independent, multi-link;
• Rear suspension: dependent, on springs;
• Brakes (front and rear): disc.

* - the data are indicated depending on the configuration.

What are the advantages and benefits of Sunyeong Action Sports:

Here is a short list of qualities for which the car in question received love and recognition from a huge army of its fans:

1. High level of cross-country ability;
2. Roomy body and interior;
3. Low cost;
4. A large number of functions inherent in a modern car;
5. High dynamic characteristics (especially for versions with a diesel engine and with a manual transmission);
6. Sufficiently high quality of finishing materials and interior ergonomics;
7. Low fuel consumption (again, this applies to diesel versions);
8. High level of noise insulation;
9. Good handling and smooth ride;
10. Frame construction.

Weaknesses of SsangYong Aktion Sports

As mentioned above, the car has a number of shortcomings, namely:

• Thin metal, not resistant to corrosion;
• Engine;
• Fuel system;
• Electrician;
• Automatic transmission;
• Drive;
• All wheel drive on / off clutches;
• Power steering.

Thin metal, not resistant to corrosion.

As befits the entire Korean car industry, the main weakness of this car is its instability to the aggressive environment of Russian roads. The abundant amount of salt that is used on our roads in winter can turn a powerful SUV into a piece of rusty metal in a few years. That is why it is recommended to drive it as little as possible in winter, and as often as possible to stop by the car wash after such trips.

Although this car uses engines from a Mercedes, this did not save it from problems in operation. Most often, scuff marks on the cylinders, strong and rapid wear of the connecting rod and piston group, coking of oil scraper and compression rings appear in the list of engine malfunctions. In addition, operational problems include the tendency of gasoline engines to overheat, which can lead to very large losses in the owner's wallet.

Fuel system.

The poor quality of domestic fuel has always caused trouble for many owners, but in the case of SsangYong Actyon Sports, this problem is multiplied several times. The fact is that the fuel injectors of diesel engines are simply not capable of passing through our "diesel fuel" more than 80 thousand kilometers, and the cost of replacing them can reach 60 thousand rubles per set. The failure of this costly unit can be delayed by using multiple fuel filters and a separator.

The next disease is constant "glitches" in the work of various onboard systems. This is caused by poor-quality and poorly thought-out wiring, which, after several winters, begins to actively oxidize, contact is lost and you will have to urgently visit an electrician. In some cases, the damage to the wiring is so severe that it becomes impossible to start the engine.

Automatic transmission.

If a manual transmission rarely causes complaints on any cars, then an automatic transmission already requires some attention. On the same car, this unit needs even more of it, because even if the automatic transmission is serviced according to all regulations, no one can give you guarantees that the next trip will not be the last for your transmission. Therefore, although this car is positioned as an SUV, frequent driving in the absence of roads is highly undesirable.

This weakness manifests itself only during private and aggressive off-road trips and consists in the wear of the CV joints on the front axle, because of which they begin to crackle. For the rest, the drives are quite reliable and, with due attention to themselves, can cover more than one hundred thousand kilometers.

All wheel drive on / off clutches.

As well as the one described above, this defect can be identified only if the previous owner constantly tested his car where the roads were not even heard. In this car, the front axle is disconnected, and frequent on / off all-wheel drive disables the clutch. The cost of replacing it can hit your budget hard, so when buying a used car, pay special attention to how quickly the car responds to the command to turn on and off the all-wheel drive.

Power steering.

Closing the list of shortcomings is a vulnerable spot, the essence of which is constant leaks of hydraulic oil from the power steering pump due to poor-quality oil seals that are used in its production, as well as cracking of the connecting hoses. If in the first case, the repair involves a complete replacement of the pump (its cost is about 15 thousand rubles), then another frequent breakdown can be eliminated in just a few thousand.

The main disadvantages of SsangYong Actyon Sports

Other weak points of this car include:

• Very limited visibility, which is especially important in parking lots;
• Expensive spare parts;
• Poor design;
• Very low location of the main radiator, because of which there is a risk of damaging it;
• Weak transfer case;
• Very long base and overhangs with low ground clearance;
• Weak paintwork;
• Problems finding a service for repair;
• Low liquidity in the secondary market;
• Problems with starting in cold weather (for diesel engines);
• The spare wheel is located under the body, which makes it very difficult to replace it.

Output.

If you love large and passable SUVs, but are not in the top of Forbes magazine and you don’t have money for luxury jeeps, then Ssang Yong Actyon Sports will be the perfect solution for you. A low price, a fairly high level of reliability, coupled with a large body and a spacious interior, will delight you for many years.

But you should never forget that this is a Korean car, and it, like all others, has its pros and cons. Therefore, in addition to routine maintenance, periodically carry out preventive maintenance of all systems and mechanisms. Listen to your car more often, even if nothing should break down, because it is your actions that determine its service life and the impressions it will leave in your life after itself.

P.S .: Dear car owners, if you have noticed systematic breakdowns of any parts, units of this model, then let us know in the comments below.

SsangYong Actyon Sports Weaknesses, Advantages and Disadvantages was last modified: December 22nd, 2018 by Administrator

The SsangEng company has been selling a car brand called Aktion for several years now. During this time, the car had time to come up with various naming options from "Akshen" to "Action". What kind of "action" problems most often fall on the share of second generation Ssang Yong Actyon used cars? Now we will find out.

Foreword

New Actyon, which hit the market in 2010, is a monocoque crossover, not the first generation of frame SUVs. In many foreign markets it is known as Korando... 2013 brought a new restyling of the car. For a very long time Aktion was assembled at the Russian Sollers plant. Recently, the car has undergone again in terms of the exterior and technical filling.

Body

They say on the Internet that they cover Actyon with such a thin layer of paint that it will not last for a long time, and the body in the places of chips instantly rotts to holes. Operation empirically shows the opposite. The car has an average quality paintwork and, in principle, it is more than enough. It is worth mentioning that chips and cracks still appear over time and begin to rust. These small defects can be easily removed by purchasing an inexpensive rust remover, because the corrosion in this case is only superficial.

The chrome elements let down a bit. Sometimes after our harsh winter days, they begin to grow cloudy and swell. This is especially true for the trim on the tailgate.

Power unit

At the beginning, 3 types of engine were installed on the Ssang Yong Actyon of the :th generation: on 2.0-liter gasoline with a capacity of 149 hp. and two diesel engines with 149 and 179 hp. The latter was taken out of service, but according to the experience of motorists, it turned out to be the most acceptable for such a car - 149 hp was not enough for a comfortable ride.

In the secondary market, diesel Aktion has gained the greatest popularity. Gasoline engines have difficulty starting in harsh winters. In this case, the cold unit may start, but then stall for no reason. And so on several times. Dealers offer to avoid this problem by flashing the engine, but this rarely helps. Perhaps the reason lies in the fuel rail, which is installed at the wrong angle, as some experienced mechanics say. They suggest changing all O-rings together with the fitting of the ramp.

Diesel units on the 4th generation Ssang Yong Actyon are reliable. Sometimes there is a breakdown of the exhaust gas temperature sensor in a turbocharger due to its short service life. On average, such a sensor is replaced after 30-40 thousand kilometers. If this is not done, then the dashboard will light up all the time check engineand the car will lose traction.

Transmission

Ssang Yong Actyon is equipped with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. Moreover, the majority (namely, about 35%) is accounted for by automatic transmissions. In general, the transmission raises no big complaints.

There are minor problems associated with the operation of the car, for example, extraneous noise when changing gears in the manual transmission. Usually, to eliminate them, you just need to adjust the traction in the shift levers. The automatic transmission suffers from jerks when switching some gears, but it is not always advisable to ask the control unit again. There are complaints about underfilling the oil in the automatic transmission: from 500 ml. up to 1.5 liters.

A few words must be said about the all-wheel drive. This is one of the many reasons why it is worth taking a ӏӏ generation Ssang Yong Actyon on the secondary market. Four-wheel drive on this machine can rightfully be called such. It is reliable enough and will not let you down in difficult times.

Interior

Salon SsangEng Aktion is typical for such a price class of cars. Inexpensive finishing materials cause discomfort during operation, squeaks appear already at the first kilometers of the run. It is better to purchase additional braiding on the steering wheel to prevent bald spots on your own. Electronics weaknesses are cruise control, ESP sensor and rear power windows.

Suspension

A simple Ssang Yong New Actyon (MacPherson / multi-link) does not require a lot of investment, although some "sores" are still present. If suddenly the suspension starts to play, you need to broach all its connections. The next thing that requires replacement from inexpensive consumables is the CV joint anthers.

30-40 thousand kilometers of mileage will bring the replacement of wheel bearings. They very often fail by this time too. Next, you should pay attention to the rear stabilizer. Its mounting bracket is a short-lived thing.

50 thousand kilometers of run - stabilizer bar. The original will have to be bought assembled. In principle, all other parts of the suspension travel up to 100 thousand kilometers, and maybe even more.

An expensive replacement will be required if extraneous noise is heard when the steering wheel is turned from its extreme positions - the lower part of the steering shaft assembled with an electric power steering.

Summing up

The Ssang Yong Actyon of the всеth generation is still a fairly reliable urban crossover that does not require large investments in operation. The identified shortcomings do not worsen this car, it is still one of the successfully sold in the secondary market.

Many compatriots were very happy to see a line of cars from the Korean SsangYong on the Russian market. Still: you can take "for a million" off-road SUV in full mincemeat, with a factory guarantee, and other reflections of gloss overshadowing the eye. The reality turned out to be a little less rosy, and the attitude towards these Korean cars among the owners, in general, is ambiguous. And not everything in them is treated with the direct hands of service and service station - let's figure out why.

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This is not an SUV

The lineup of the Korean - and this is Kyron, Rexton, Aktion and exotic Nomad and Stavik - by their appearance tell us: "Look, I'm a big off-road car." Directly "jyp part-time". This is not true. Not at all. The entire range is in basic condition - at best, city and family cars.

All SY Koreans don't have that much power output from the engine. Driving more than 90 km / h on the highway becomes a problem: the dynamics does not allow to overtake convincingly, the speed gains up to 110-120 and then is reluctant. We do not recommend driving at speeds of 130-140 at all, which will be discussed below.

An attempt to use the SY as a real SUV will end very quickly without starting: there is no mechanical strength in the nodes of this car. Base and turning radius - not for rough terrain at all. Off-road dynamics leaves much to be desired, and the cost of subsequent repairs will finally convince the owner that the idea was so-so.

Drive onto the curb, or dig out of the snow can. But don't expect more from them.

Half of the problems and unjustified expectations stem from the discrepancy between appearance and internal capabilities. But not only. Let's go through the list.

Common faults

Weak suspension

Every second owner complains about the suspension among Koreans. In short, it is too tough and rough when handling, and too soft for penetration. This is due to the design features of bridges and structures, nothing can be done about it. On the models of recent years, the manufacturer (having made conclusions about the repair) puts reinforced components, but in principle this does not change the sensations.

Optics

Almost every SY in the salon is blind. But here everything is simple, the lamps change to normal, something can be "tweaked". If you do not think about it in advance, at dusk, generic blindness can be an unpleasant surprise.

Exchange rate stability

The sore spot of all the first generations of SY Koreans. Partly due to weight distribution - their center of mass is higher than we are used to, partly - with the properties of the suspension. Have SsangYong malfunctions here in bulk.

Every second review on the forums in 2010-2013 looked like this: “I'm driving along the highway, not bothering anyone, oops! - and the car flies off somewhere. "

The manufacturer drew conclusions as best he could. But the sediment remained. The machine is behaving strangely and illogically. According to the owners, four-wheel drive could correct the situation, but it does not work at highway speeds. The tendency to failure of fasteners only adds to the ambiguity.

The fact that the height and weight distribution are to blame is evidenced by the fact that the updated Rexton - which is lower and more squat - has almost got rid of these generic problems.

For long journeys on the highway, cars are also not very well adapted from the point of view of comfort. The car does not allow you to relax, there is no cruise control. Not a UAZ, of course, but an experience for everyone.

Winter

The Koreans have a bad winter. At temperatures below -10, get ready to run with anti-freezing conditions, find out “why it won't start” and go to the service in a tow truck.

Ball joints

The unsuccessful constructive element of the first generations of SY also did not add positive emotions to the owners. Ball joints flew out of the mountings on the move, for no apparent reason, the car was in a ditch, it’s good if people are alive.

This is a factory defect, a replacement under warranty, but the replacement was somehow sluggish: there are still a lot of Koreans in the secondary market, where no one has changed anything, and the SsangYong problems remain.

The supporting parts of SY vehicles also have problems with the rest of the mechanical fasteners. Either the dynamic loads were calculated poorly, or just the quality of welding. But there is a risk that some needed part will fall off at an unnecessary moment. Gentlemen, but this is not an UAZ, in fact.

Nozzles

If a Korean has nozzles flowing, then they flow with soul, entirely and for all the money.

Solved by replacing the nozzles. It appears after 30-35 thousand km of run. Breakdowns are not recognized as a factory defect, they just are what they are. Some configurations are lucky and all is well. Regularities have not yet been identified.

Automatic transmission

The Kyrons are diagnosed with a factory defect with the control board in the automatic transmission. Changeable under warranty. But there is a lot of fuss. It usually manifests itself after 40 thousand, in the last generations they promised to correct it.

Suspension again

The manufacturer did not work with the rear axles. Especially if the owner considered his car an SUV, and after 40-45 thousand. And all would be fine, but there are absolutely not enough new bridges assembled for the whole of Russia, and you have to wait for a spare part for months, telling friends and neighbors that Koreans are so-so in repair.

Fatal 50 thousand

Let's face it. By their 50,000 run, the Koreans are beginning to pour in, and in significant parts, and at a risk to the owner.

On the other hand, the price tag of the Korean is such that it allows you to take the new SsangYong instead of the used Japanese. And “sell by 50”. The only problem is that then everyone who has lived to the fatal line is trying to sell.

To take or not to take?

If we are talking about new car - why not. If you understand the limitations of the Korean line, and do not demand the impossible from the car. In fact, it is an urban and family car, sometimes a country car, which is rare - occasionally! - can prove itself as an SUV.

If we are talking about secondary marketthen think twice. Possible problems that did not appear in the past owner, and are waiting for you, this car is not cosmetic at all. SsangYong Repair business is not cheap. At the same time, a Korean is not repaired with a "sledgehammer and a plaster" like the UAZ or the old Japanese, and you run the risk of collecting patch repairs from the car with all possible uncertainty.

If you have already have a koreanSY - now you know the possible places of "generic" problems. This, by the way, does not mean that everything else will not fall apart. But at the service station, pay attention to these particular nodes. If your vehicle does not have defective units replaced, consider replacing it as soon as possible.

SsangYong New Actyon is offered with two types of 2-liter power units: petrol with 149 hp. and diesel 149 hp. Initially, the diesel was offered in two variations - 149 hp. and 175 hp.

The gasoline engine received a number of complaints. Many owners periodically notice a clatter or a short “roar” when starting a cold engine. Extraneous sounds are not "born" every time the engine is started and can occur both on new cars and on those already in use for some time.

Another more serious drawback is the "winter start": rpm float, and the engine stalls immediately after starting or after a while. The manufacturer tried to solve the problem by correcting the motor control program. But this method did not help everyone. Some auto mechanics suggested that the cause of the trouble lies in the wrong angle of the fuel rail: air leakage and "sweating" near the injectors were noticed. The "folk method" is to bend the ramp and change the sealing rings. According to the owners who made a similar revision, the engine began to work softer, and the revs stopped floating.

The diesel engine periodically causes inconvenience due to the low resource of the exhaust gas temperature sensor on the turbocharger: "Check" lights up, the thrust drops, the cruise control does not turn on. The sensor resource is 20-40 thousand km, although there are many owners who have traveled more than 50 thousand km without problems. Dealers change a defective sensor under warranty. The cost of the sensor from "officials" is about 5-6 thousand rubles, in a spare parts store - about 3-5 thousand rubles.

Together with the motors, 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions work.

Owners of New Actyon with manual transmission note tight engagement of 1st and 2nd gears, accompanied by a knock or crunch. After several tens of thousands of kilometers, the problem usually goes away. Individual owners got rid of the disadvantage by adjusting the shift lever traction.

Diesel versions of New Aktion were equipped with an "automatic" of Australian origin DSI M78 AT. Many people note the appearance of jolts when the box transitions from 1st to 2nd or after stopping, less often when going 2-3. The manufacturer tried to solve the problem by changing the box ECU firmware, but the update does not help everyone. When trying to change the working fluid in the box, it was found that the conveyor was underfilled from 0.5 to 1.5 liters of the transmission. Unfortunately, changing the fluid and bringing its level back to normal did not solve the problem of tremors.

Petrol versions are equipped with a Hyundai “automatic”, which is installed on a potential competitor - the ix35 crossover. There are no problems with this box.

Some owners make claims against the all-wheel drive system, finding the system to work out of time. But there are no errors in the system, and no real cases of failure have been identified.

The front suspension of the SsangYong New Actyon often starts knocking already in the first ten thousand kilometers. There is no panacea: some specimens were helped by tightening the nuts for securing the front struts, others by tightening the central nut on the shock absorber rod. Replacing the support bearings does not solve the problem. The rest have resigned themselves and drive, not paying attention to the periodic knocking on the suspension.

When examining the chassis with a run of more than 20-40 thousand km, a rupture of the anther of the outer CV joint of the front axle shaft is often found. The cost of a new boot from dealers is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles, in the online store 1-1.5 thousand rubles. Some of the owners with a run of more than 30-50 thousand km were faced with the need to replace the buzzing front wheel bearing. Sometimes, when examining the suspension, the destruction of the rear stabilizer bracket is revealed, it is also the bracket-holder of the rear stabilizer bush.

Some Actyon owners report the appearance of a crunch or clicks when turning the steering wheel from the extreme position to the opposite. The warranty replacement of the lower part of the steering shaft assembly with the EUR solved the problem. The cost of the node is about 70-75 thousand rubles.

Body iron and paint quality are traditional for modern cars. The metal in the places of chips blooms in a couple of days. Over time, chips appear on the rear fenders at the top points of the rear lights. The probable cause is excessive mobility of the tailgate under a diagonal load. After a couple of winters, chrome trim elements of the body become cloudy and sometimes begin to swell, especially on the nameplates and the tailgate strip.

Cracking of the upper brake light is often found. Most likely, the lantern is overheating, which indirectly confirms the deterioration of the spray of the rear washer nozzle built into the lantern - the water boils. In winter, when the liquid poured into the washer freezes, it squeezes the front washer nozzles out of the seats. The cost of a set of nozzles is about 400 rubles.

Often there are problems with the window regulators, more often the rear ones: at first they work every other time, and then they completely stop responding. Authorized services replace the drive electric motors under warranty (about 3 thousand rubles). A possible cause of the malfunction is an insufficient amount of lubricant in the rollers and pinched guides, as a result, the electric motor cannot withstand a constant heavy load.

The plastic in the cabin often creaks, especially with the arrival of cold weather. The play of the glove compartment hinge makes its contribution to the accompaniment on irregularities. After the first ten thousand kilometers, the steering wheel cover often begins to climb. Unfortunately, not all dealers meet the customer halfway and change the “balding” steering wheel under warranty.

Not without a couple of "glitches" of electrical systems. One of them, turning off the cruise control. The reason is described at the very beginning of the article - the failure of the exhaust gas temperature sensor on the turbocharger.

The other is found on ESP-equipped Aktion. Owners are faced with the flashing of a "garland" of ESP + ABS + handbrake warning lamp, which is sometimes "seasoned" with indicators of the EUR malfunction and the Check AWD all-wheel drive system. As a rule, the display panel is illuminated immediately after ESP training in winter on ice, more often on uneven surfaces. It should be noted that this situation does not occur every time the system is triggered. After turning off the ignition, the "glitch" goes away, and the system continues to work normally. At the moment, dealers do not have a solution to the problem and an explanation of the nature of the origin of the "phenomenon".