KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Kangoo (II) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) common problems.

2008–2021 · Petrol

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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, 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.

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.

Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeValve timing

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.