Keycard reader / immobiliser
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: 'Card not detected'
Fix: Repair the card reader
€150–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Laguna III
2007–2015 · Renault Laguna 3
2
engines covered
12
known faults
7,372
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
1
official recalls
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The Renault Laguna III was built from 2007 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 12 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearings (early engines): it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (25.1 %), suspension (21.1 %), brakes (13.7 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
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 |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Electronic parking brake
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Parking brake warning
Fix: Repair the actuator
€250–700
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
Crankshaft bearings (early engines)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Short oil intervals; bearings
€1,500–3,500
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
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
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
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
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: 7,372 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.2 % | 11.6 % | 13.7 % | 15.6 % | 17.0 % |
| Suspension | 16.7 % | 20.2 % | 21.1 % | 22.6 % | 24.4 % |
| Steering | 0.7 % | 2.1 % | 2.6 % | 3.1 % | 3.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.7 % | 6.0 % | 7.9 % | 8.5 % | 10.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 13.6 % | 21.6 % | 25.1 % | 26.0 % | 30.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 6.9 % | 7.2 % | 8.0 % | 7.8 % | 8.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.4 % | 1.7 % | 2.9 % | 2.9 % | 5.2 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,522 cars.
| age (years) | 12–14 | 15–19 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.8 % | 6.9 % |
| Suspension | 14.0 % | 14.2 % |
| Steering | 1.4 % | 4.9 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 15.6 % | 14.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 30.5 % | 30.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.4 % | 1.8 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 165,934, of which 64 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 81 kW (110 hp) · Diesel | 24.0 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · Diesel | 16.5 % | 2010–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 15.9 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 15.4 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · Diesel | 11.4 % | 2010–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 127 kW (173 hp) · Diesel | 8.7 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 Petrol2.0 (1,997 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Petrol | 2.4 % | 2011–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 Petrol2.0 (1,997 cm³) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2010–2015 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 131 kW (178 hp) · Diesel | 1.8 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
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.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (1). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Seat belt Seat belt may not perform correctly20/04/2010 · R/2010/039
Common questions
Does the Renault Laguna III have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R): chain; 1.5 dCi (K9K): belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo.
What are the known problems with the Renault Laguna III?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearings (early engines) (150,000–250,000 km, €1,500–3,500); crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); 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 Laguna III most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (25.1 %), suspension (21.1 %), brakes (13.7 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Laguna III?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (1 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knocking; knock under load. 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) 2013–2021Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) 2012–2018Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Captur I 2013–2019Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020
Other Renault models
Renault Twingo II 2007–2014Renault Kangoo II 2008–2021Renault Koleos I 2008–2016Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Clio III 2005–2012Renault Fluence 2009–2016Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Master 2010–Renault Modus 2004–2012Renault Scénic II 2003–2009
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