Renault Kadjar2019

Known issues

• Electrical glitches including infotainment system freezing or Bluetooth connectivity drop-outs
• Carbon build-up on direct-injection petrol engines, leading to rough idle or hesitation at low revs (2019 1.2 TCe especially noted)
• Turbo boost lag or occasional turbo rattling on the 1.2 TCe three-cylinder, particularly in cold starts
• Door trim panels and interior plastics rattling or coming loose, especially around dashboard and pillars
• Transmission judder or hesitation during low-speed manoeuvres in urban driving (CVT variants more prone)
• Engine oil sludge accumulation if servicing intervals ignored, due to turbo-charged petrol design

Good for

• Spacious interior and boot for its class, practical for family use
• Reasonable fuel economy on motorway runs (1.2 TCe achieves ~45–50 mpg mixed)
• Low-cost parts and servicing at independent garages
• Comfortable ride quality with soft suspension tuning