Common Problems with the
2020–2022 Renault Kadjar

We've identified 2 known issues that can affect the 2020–2022 Renault Kadjar. 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

Known Issues

Serious

Moderate

Minor

The 2020–2022 period has 1 more issue than the Renault Kadjar average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

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 2020 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

2019 Renault Kadjar