Haval Jolion: Common Problems & Reliability Guide
Also covers: Jolion Pro
Real, sourced data · last reviewed 2026-08-03
Entry-Trim Curtain Airbag Omission
Safety · severity: High in consequence if a side-impact or rollover crash occurs (no head protection for occupants), though the vehicle is otherwise ESC-equipped and compliant with the tested standards. Global NCAP's own side pole test could not even be conducted on the tested unit because it has no head-protecting airbag to assess. · confidence: 78/100 · 4 cited sources
Symptoms to watch for
- No physical symptom detectable by a buyer on inspection or test drive - this is a specification gap, not a malfunction
- Can only be confirmed by checking the specific vehicle's build documentation/VIN or by physically counting airbag covers (front, side-body, and checking for curtain airbag covers along the roofline above the doors)
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller or a GWM dealer to confirm the exact airbag count and type fitted to this specific VIN - do not assume from model year or trim name alone, since GWM's corrective commitment has no published implementation date
- Visually check for curtain airbag covers along the roofline above the door frames (absent on the tested entry configuration)
- Cross-reference the trim level against GWM SA's current brochure, noting that trim-to-safety-equipment mapping has changed at least once since 2021
Full repair-cost estimate, TSB/recall reference and the specific buyer negotiation tip for this issue are included in the R99 vehicle report.
This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Haval Jolion generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs report checks a specific listing against this data plus a live South African market valuation.