KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Kangoo (I) 1.5 dCi (K9K) common problems.

2000–2008 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Turbo, injectors, brakes and exhaust on the Kangoo IKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Kangoo I (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 1997–2009
Symptoms: On diesels, turbo and injectors failing with mileage; fast-wearing brakes (rear drums, leaking wheel cylinders), rusty exhaust, worn lights and headlamps, interior rattles and occasional rust.
Possible cause described: Not warming the engine and stretching oil changes ruins the turbo. Also check track rods, springs, drive shafts and shock absorbers before buying.
Check for the garage: Test the turbo under load and the injectors; check brakes, exhaust and suspension.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Connecting-rod bearing wear on the 1.5 dCiEngine (rod bearings)

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K), early series
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2006
Symptoms: Engine knocking, especially when cold; low oil pressure; at worst, engine failure.
Possible cause described: The connecting-rod bearings wear early, especially on cars driven a lot at low revs. It mainly affects models before 2006; Renault covered much of these repairs.
Check for the garage: Listen to the engine from cold, measure oil pressure and check the oil-change history. If it knocks, do not keep driving.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; from replacing the bearings to replacing the engine.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

1.5 dCi pump and injectors with Delphi systemInjection / turbo

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K) with early Delphi injection
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2011
Symptoms: Injection warning, jerking, rough idle, loss of power, smoke and sometimes a no-start.
Possible cause described: In the early years, the Delphi high-pressure pump can shed metal filings that contaminate the circuit and damage the injectors one after another.
Check for the garage: Read the codes (e.g. P0087, low rail pressure) and look for filings in the diesel filter. If the circuit is contaminated, replace pump, rail and injectors and clean the tank and lines.
Cost cited in the source: Approx. €1,800–3,500 (pump, four injectors, rail and circuit cleaning)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.