K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) vs K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
BUY
78/100
+8 points over K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Renault
Specifications
K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2001--2010
2010--2020
Displacement
1461 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
65--106 hp
75--110 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€1,300--€3,100
Character
K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
"Early K9K. Turbo actuator and injector wear more common. Still decent with care. DPF on later examples."
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
"Revised K9K. Improved turbo and injectors. Still Europes most common small diesel. Proven long-distance."
Issues Comparison
K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1
▲ HIGH
Bearing wear — pre-2010 design flaw
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) 3
▲ HIGH
Timing belt — INTERFERENCE ENGINE (critical)
● MODERATE
EGR fouling + DPF (city use)
● MODERATE
Turbocharger wear at high mileage