Renault Kangoo I Express FC (1997–2005)

3.0/5
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.2 (58 Hp) (D7F) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2 16V (75 Hp) (D4F) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.2i 16V (75 Hp) (D7F) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4i (75 Hp) (E7J) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.4i (75 Hp) Automatic (E7J) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (95 Hp) (K4M) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (95 Hp) Automatic (K4M) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6i 16V (95 Hp) (K4M) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6i 16V (95 Hp) 4x4 (K4M) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.5 dCi (57 Hp) (K9K) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 dCi (65 Hp) (K9K) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5 dCi (82 Hp) (K9K) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 D (55 Hp) (F8Q) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.9 D (65 Hp) (F8Q) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 dCi (80 Hp) 4x4 (F8Q) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 dCi (84 Hp) 4x4 (F9Q) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 dTi (80 Hp) (F9Q) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 dTi (80 Hp) (F9Q Turbo) No reports 0 No issues reported

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Kangoo i: A Pragmatic Choice

I bought it in 2012 solely due to a favorable price of 3.2k PLN from my employer. They sold it to me thinking the engine was damaged because it was running on 3 cylinders, but it turned out to be just a burnt ignition coil. More serious issues began after a year, when I had to have the LPG system regenerated. Generally, the Kangoo experienced frequent visits to the mechanic for minor things, which was a bit irritating. On the plus side, repair costs were not high. I was surprised by the galvanized bodywork.

Pros: Favorable price upon purchase., Low repair costs., Galvanized bodywork.
Cons: Initial engine running issue (ignition coil)., LPG system regeneration required., Frequent minor mechanical issues.

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