MG4 — Common Problems

Real owner reports from Australian EV communities.

12Owner Reports
3Resolved
Top reported problems for MG4 in Australia (13 owner reports): 1. Settings not saved between power cycles — 2 owner reports 2. Critical safety issue: all 4 wheels locking up — 2 owner reports 3. Rodents entering cabin causing bad odours — 1 owner report, cost AUD 100 4. USB-C port non-functional — 1 owner report 5. Vibration problem (XPower model) — 1 owner report See the full reliability report for detailed owner feedback and additional reported issues.
  • Mice and rats entered the vehicle cabin causing bad odors. Dead rat and nest found in cabin air filter after 18 months of ownership. Dealer unable to identify entry point.

    ResolutionDealer cleaned dead rat and nest from cabin air filter during service; entry point not identified or sealed
    CostAUD 100 charged by dealer for cleaning
    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • USB-C port non-functional reported in August. Multiple settings (speed warning, driving mode) not saving after power-off. Door locking mechanism causes gear shift to fail; requires lock/unlock cycle to clear. Dealer diagnosis in August confirmed USB fault but also damaged trim during visit.

    via ProductReview.com.au2024-10Source →
  • Vehicle exhibits vibration problem common to MG4 Xpower models. Owner also reports software issues affecting the vehicle that have not been addressed by the manufacturer.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Multiple issues: faulty windscreen wiper (not replaced after 3 weeks), app malfunction preventing access to odometer/trip meter/owner's manual, missing physical gauges on dashboard. Software problems affecting vehicle usability.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • All four wheels lock up in wet weather causing dangerous driving conditions. Software phantom braking occurs. Excessive driver aid features require manual disabling to prevent injury.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Mice and rats entered the vehicle cabin despite always locking the car. Dead rat and nest found in cabin air filter after 18 months of ownership. Dealer could not identify entry point and denied it was a fault.

    ResolutionDealer cleaned dead rat and nest from cabin air filter; entry point remains unknown
    CostAUD 100 out of pocket for cleaning service
    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Multiple issues: settings not saved between power cycles (speed warning, driving mode); door locking mechanism prevents gear shifting; USB-C port non-functional since August; service delays and incomplete repairs across multiple visits.

    via ProductReview.com.au2024-10Source →
  • Vehicle has vibration problem common to many Xpower models. Multiple software issues reported by other owners not being addressed by the company.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Multiple critical safety issues reported: all 4 wheels lock up in wet weather, phantom braking from software, excessive driver assistance features that are difficult to disable, and poor after-sales service from MG Australia dealership network.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Multiple issues: settings not saved between power cycles (speed warning, driving mode), door locking mechanism prevents gear shifting requiring lock/unlock cycles to clear, USB-C port failed in August. Dealer diagnosis took 3 weeks, damaged additional trim component during service, and subsequent repairs delayed to November with no USB-C fix yet scheduled.

    via ProductReview.com.au2024-10Source →
  • Vehicle exhibits vibration problem common to many MG4 Xpower models. Multiple software issues reported by other owners remain unaddressed. Poor customer service responsiveness from company and dealerships.

    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
  • Mice and rats entered the vehicle cabin despite being locked, causing odor. Dead rat and nest found in cabin air filter 18 months after purchase. Dealer could not identify entry point and denied it was a fault.

    ResolutionDealer cleaned dead rat and nest from cabin air filter during service; entry point not identified or sealed
    CostAUD 100 charged by dealer for cleaning
    via ProductReview.com.auSource →
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