R9M vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+16 points over R9M
0 / 100
CAUTION R9M Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

R9M
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
64
80
Years
2011--2020
1991--2003
Displacement
1598 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130--163 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,300--€3,500
€200--€400

Character

R9M

"Kadjar/Scenic/Talisman. Renault-Nissan co-developed. Timing chain (good). But DPF problems in city use, EGR failures, injector issues. Some reports of premature timing chain wear."

E7J

"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."

Issues Comparison

R9M 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage in city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Premature timing chain wear €800--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

R9M 0

No models listed.

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002
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