Renault Clio V (BJA) — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) — 78/100
BUY
Known Issues
5
Engine in this model
Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Con-rod bearing wear (rarer than pre-2010, not eliminated) | K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) | critical |
| Timing belt — INTERFERENCE ENGINE (critical) | K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) | high |
| EGR fouling + DPF (city use) | K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) | moderate |
| Turbocharger wear at high mileage | K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) | moderate |
| Injector wear | K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) | moderate |