F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+5 points over F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
77
82
Years
2005--2012
1995--2015
Displacement
1870 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400

Character

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)

"Later 1.9 dCi (Bosch CP3 common rail, Euro 4 and 5) in the Megane II/III, Scenic II/III, Laguna II and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Much better than the 2000-2005 engines: the connecting-rod bearing problem is gone and turbo faults were fixed by 2008. The weak point is the injectors - a leaking injector seal can damage the engine - plus EGR clogging. Timing belt."

K7J/K7M

"Clio/Logan/Sandero. Simplest Renault engine. 8-valve, timing belt. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. Dacia fleet favourite. Low power, high durability."

Issues Comparison

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 4

▲ HIGH
Injector or injector-seal leak N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Turbocharger faults (to 2008) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
EGR valve clogging N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Timing belt (replace on schedule) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 9

Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2006 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Grand Vitara JT 2005--2015 Scenic II (JM) 2005--2009 Primera P12 2005--2006 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007

K7J/K7M 10

Megane I (BA/DA) 1995--1999 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Logan L90 2004--2012 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Dokker — 2012--2020 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Logan L90 2004--2012 Logan MCV KS0 2006--2012 Dokker — 2013--2020 Lodgy — 2012--2016
Full F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Report Full K7J/K7M Report