Diesel · 2016–now
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All about the Renault Koleos 2All about the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine
The 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine was fitted to the Renault Koleos 2 (2016–now). In the EU that is 59.1 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 2.0 177 hp, 2.0 184 hp, 2.0.
The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging, oil level rising from regenerations: it usually appears at 80,000–250,000 km and costs €100–1,800 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: DPF warning, limp mode; oil level climbs above max (fuel in the oil), mostly with short trips
Fix: Check the differential pressure sensor and its wiring first; change diluted oil early with RN0720 oil; ask a dealer by VIN for open technical campaigns before replacing the filter
Signs: Power loss, limp mode, EGR fault codes
Fix: Check the EGR connector and wiring for corrosion, then clean or replace the valve
Signs: Oil level drops quickly between services, low oil warning
Fix: Check the oil level often and ask a Renault dealer for the injection ECU recalibration
Signs: Freezes, reboots
Fix: Software update
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Judder pulling away, engine revs flare without the car speeding up, delay when selecting D or R, power cut / limp mode when hot
Fix: Read the CVT codes and check the fluid for metal; if caught early replace the valve body and fluid and flush the cooler, otherwise fit a reconditioned CVT
Signs: Shaking, shudder or repeated bumps when pulling away or at low speed, judder fault stored in the gearbox control unit
Fix: Dealer-level diagnosis: P17F1 usually means a new valve body (if the belt is not slipping), P17F0 means a gearbox replacement; reprogram the control unit and flush the cooler
Signs: Whine or howl under acceleration that rises with engine or road speed, fluid level and pressures otherwise normal
Fix: Have a CVT specialist confirm which bearing is noisy; replace the bearings during an overhaul or fit a reconditioned gearbox before debris damages the pulleys
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Renault Koleos 2 with the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel1,995 cm³ · 130 kW (177 hp) | 45.4 % | 2017–2021 | 185 g/km | — |
| 2.0 Diesel1,997 cm³ · 135 kW (184 hp) | 12.0 % | 2020–2025 | 176 g/km | 6.6 L |
| 2.0 Diesel1,995 cm³ | 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.
The faults with the highest risk: DPF clogging, oil level rising from regenerations (80,000–250,000 km, €100–1,800); EGR valve faults (incl. connector corrosion) (80,000–200,000 km, €150–700).
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5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026