Renault Clio II (B/CB0) — Reliability

II (B/CB0) 1999–2005 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine K4J — 84/100 BUY
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

BUY 84

K4J

K4J 1.4 16V

1.4-litre 16-valve petrol of the K family, found in the Clio II and III, Megane, Scenic and Modus. A...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt (interference) K4J high 60,000 km
Coil pack failure K4J minor 50,000 km
Crankshaft (TDC) sensor or wiring fault K4J minor —
Unstable idle from a dirty throttle body or idle control valve K4J minor 100,000 km