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Common Problems with the
2015–2018 Renault Kadjar

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2015–2018 Renault Kadjar. 2 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

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Known Issues
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Serious
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Moderate
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Minor

The 2015–2018 period has 2 more issues than the Renault Kadjar average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

1.2 TCe Oil Consumption (H5F Engine)

SeriousEngine

The early 1.2 TCe engine can burn oil heavily and, if neglected, suffer compression loss or major engine damage. This was a significant issue for early Kadjars before the 1.3 TCe engine was introduced.

Most affected: 1.2 TCe 130

Estimated cost: £1,000–£4,000Affects: 2015–2018Often appears around: 40,000–90,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Frequent oil top-ups
  • •Blue smoke on overrun
  • •Misfire or engine warning light

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Ask about exact oil-consumption history
  • ✓Prefer the later 1.3 TCe (2019+) models
  • ✓Check service intervals carefully

EDC Gearbox Shudder and Hesitation

SeriousGearbox & Transmission

The dual-clutch automatic can feel hesitant, jerky, or shudder at low speed, particularly in UK stop-start traffic. It may require software updates or expensive hardware repairs.

Most affected: 1.2 TCe EDC, 1.3 TCe EDC, 1.5 dCi EDC

Estimated cost: £800–£2,500Affects: 2015–2022Often appears around: 30,000–90,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Delay when taking drive
  • •Shudder pulling away
  • •Jerky parking manoeuvres
  • •Gearbox warning on dash

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Perform a long test drive in traffic
  • ✓Test hill starts and parking
  • ✓Check for evidence of gearbox maintenance or software work

R-Link and front-suspension niggles

MinorElectrics & Electronics

Not as serious as engine or gearbox faults, but R-Link glitches, parking-sensor issues and front suspension knocks are common ownership irritations.

Most affected: Dynamique S Nav, Signature Nav, GT Line

Estimated cost: £0–£450Affects: 2015–2022Often appears around: Any mileage; often age or software related

Typical symptoms

  • •Frozen screen
  • •Parking sensors behave erratically
  • •Front-end knock over bumps

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test media, camera and sensors together
  • ✓Drive on rough roads
  • ✓Inspect front tyres for wear from tired bushes

Buying Tips for the 2015 Renault Kadjar

  • ✓Be especially wary of 1.2 TCe cars with vague oil-use answers or gaps in the service history
  • ✓On EDC cars, do plenty of low-speed driving and parking manoeuvres because that is where hesitation shows up
  • ✓Test the R-Link screen, camera and parking sensors because electrical niggles are common enough to be worth catching early
  • ✓Check the MOT history for repeated front suspension, brake or tyre-wear advisories
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