R-Link / touchscreen faults
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Freezes, reboots
Fix: Software update
€0–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Koleos II
2016–now · Renault Koleos 2
4
engines covered
14
known faults
3,061
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Renault Koleos II has been built since 2016.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (5.0 %), brakes (4.9 %), tyres and wheels (4.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SN · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil above max — risk of engine runaway
Fix: Change oil early; RN0720 oil
€0–150
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE)
Catalytic converter / pre-cat (QR25DE)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: QR25DE
Signs: Rattle from the exhaust, poor running — debris can enter the engine
Fix: Replace the catalyst
€500–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| 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 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 3,061 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.2 % | 4.9 % | 6.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 2.2 % | 4.3 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 1.1 % | 0.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.9 % | 4.7 % | 7.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.5 % | 5.0 % | 6.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.7 % | 2.2 % | 1.8 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 62,191, of which 180 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 130 kW (177 hp) · Diesel | 45.4 % | 2017–2021 | 185 g/km | — |
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 14.0 % | 2017–2019 | 126 g/km | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,997 cm³) · 135 kW (184 hp) · Diesel | 12.0 % | 2020–2025 | 176 g/km | 6.6 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 116 kW (158 hp) · Petrol | 9.9 % | 2020–2025 | 153 g/km | 6.7 L |
| 2.0 Diesel2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 140 kW (190 hp) · Diesel | 8.9 % | 2019–2021 | 183 g/km | 6.4 L |
| 1.7 Diesel1.7 (1,749 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 6.6 % | 2019–2021 | 162 g/km | 5.5 L |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · Diesel | 1.7 % | 2017–2017 | 152 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Renault Koleos II have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R): chain; 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626): chain; 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282): chain; 2.0 / 2.5 16v (Nissan MR20DE / QR25DE): chain.
What are the known problems with the Renault Koleos II?
The faults with the highest risk: CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco) (80,000–180,000 km, €1,500–4,000); timing chain noise / stretch (vans) (120,000–220,000 km, €900–1,800); injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €500–1,500); DPF / EGR (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Renault Koleos II most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (5.0 %), brakes (4.9 %), tyres and wheels (4.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Koleos II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot; rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Nissan Qashqai (J12) 2021–Renault Trafic III 2014–Opel Vivaro B 2014–2019Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022Renault Scénic III 2009–2016
Other Renault models
Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022Renault Espace V 2015–2023Renault Talisman 2015–2022Renault Twingo III 2014–2024Renault Arkana 2019–Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio V 2019–Renault Clio IV 2012–2019
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). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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