Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Diesel · 1,461 cm³ · 48–85 kW
49
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 49 model generations, among them: Nissan Qashqai (J11), Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Clio IV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176), Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177), Nissan Juke (F15) and 43 more.
The most expensive known risk is crankshaft bearing wear: it usually appears at 180,000–280,000 km and costs €1,500–3,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,461 cm³ |
| Power | 48–85 kW |
| Years | 2001–2027 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| Engine codes | K9K, OM607, OM608 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Nissan Qashqai (J11) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 72 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Dacia Dokker 2012–2021Dacia Duster I 2010–2017Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022Dacia Logan I 2004–2012Dacia Logan II 2012–2020Dacia Sandero I 2008–2012Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Infiniti Q30 / QX30 2015–2019Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) 2012–2018Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 2018–Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246) 2011–2018Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247) 2018–Mercedes-Benz Citan (W415) 2012–2021Mercedes-Benz Citan (W420) 2021–Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) 2013–2019Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 2013–2020Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Nissan Micra (K14) 2016–2023Nissan Micra K12 2002–2010Nissan Note E11 2006–2013Nissan Note E12 2013–2020Nissan Pulsar 2014–2018Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Nissan Tiida 2007–2012Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Clio III 2005–2012Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Clio V 2019–Renault Fluence 2009–2016Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Renault Kangoo I 1997–2008Renault Kangoo II 2008–2021Renault Kangoo III 2021–Renault Laguna III 2007–2015Renault Mégane II 2002–2009Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Modus 2004–2012Renault Scénic II 2003–2009Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Thalia / Symbol 1999–2013Renault Twingo II 2007–2014Suzuki Jimny (1998–2018) 1998–2018
Common questions
Does the 1.5 dCi (K9K) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
What oil does the 1.5 dCi (K9K) engine take?
5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.5 dCi (K9K) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); injector wear (150,000–250,000 km, €600–1,400); EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €250–1,200).
Which cars have the 1.5 dCi (K9K) engine?
Nissan Qashqai (J11), Nissan Qashqai (J10), Renault Clio IV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176), Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177), Nissan Juke (F15) and 43 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026