KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Known faults for the Renault Kangoo (II).

2008–2021 · Petrol / Diesel / Electric

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

6 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.6 16V (K4M) (Petrol) · 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) (Petrol) · 1.5 dCi (K9K) (Diesel) · Kangoo Z.E. (Electric)

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, 1.2 TCe and suspension on the Kangoo IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Kangoo II (petrol, diesel and Z.E.)
Period mentioned: 2008–2021
Symptoms: Repeated turbo and injector problems on the 1.5 dCi; oil consumption and cold-start chain rattle on the 1.2 TCe; wear of shock absorbers, springs, track rods, drive shafts and sometimes the steering box; short-lived discs and pads; interior rattles.
Possible cause described: According to the German guide, the 1.2 TCe has piston rings that let oil through and its chain can stretch; the 1.5 dCi injectors are easy to replace, the turbo needs more experience.
Check for the garage: Measure oil consumption and listen to the chain when cold (1.2 TCe); test turbo and injectors (1.5 dCi); check suspension and brakes.
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.

Engines: 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) (Petrol)

Excessive oil consumption on the 1.2 TCe (H5Ft)Engine

Engine / equipment: 1.2 TCe turbo petrol (H5Ft), 115–130 hp
Period mentioned: Approx. 2012–2015
Symptoms: Oil needs topping up often; the level can reach the minimum with no warning on the dashboard. In advanced cases, timing noise, loss of power or serious engine damage.
Possible cause described: Engines built between 2012 and mid-2015 burn too much oil. Renault applied a new calibration from June 2015 and reviews repair support case by case, depending on maintenance, age and mileage.
Check for the garage: Measure oil consumption with the dipstick over several thousand km, ask the dealer for a diagnosis and the calibration update, and keep every maintenance invoice to request support.
Cost cited in the source: Variable: from an ECU update to repairing or replacing the engine; Renault decides support case by case.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) (Petrol)

Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeTiming system

Engine / equipment: 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) and 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol
Period mentioned: Approx. 2012–2020
Symptoms: Metallic chain rattle, especially when cold or at idle; engine light with a crankshaft–camshaft correlation code; in serious cases the chain jumps and damages the valves.
Possible cause described: The chain, meant to last the engine’s life, can stretch early; tensioners and plastic guides wear, and very long oil-change intervals speed up the wear.
Check for the garage: With any chain noise or a P0016 code, diagnose straight away: measure the stretch and check the tensioner and guides before the timing jumps. Shorten oil-change intervals.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote for the chain kit.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.5 dCi (K9K) (Diesel)

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.

Engines: 1.5 dCi (K9K) (Diesel)

1.5 dCi timing belt or pulley failureTiming system

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Period mentioned: 2009–2011
Symptoms: Noise or squeal around the belts; if the timing belt breaks, the engine stops suddenly and can be badly damaged.
Possible cause described: On 2009–2011 engines, pulleys and timing or auxiliary belts were reported to break.
Check for the garage: Keep to the timing-belt interval and always replace the full kit (belt, rollers and pulleys); check the auxiliary belt and its pulley.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a timing-kit quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.5 dCi (K9K) (Diesel)

Clogged particulate filter on the 1.5 dCiExhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K) with particulate filter
Period mentioned: 2010 onwards
Symptoms: Particulate-filter or emissions warning, limp mode with loss of power and frequent regenerations.
Possible cause described: The filter clogs, especially on cars that mostly make short town trips and never complete a regeneration.
Check for the garage: Read the soot load with a diagnostic tool, run a forced regeneration at the garage and check the differential-pressure sensors and EGR. Make long road trips now and then.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; from a regeneration to replacing the filter.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.