What are the common problems of Clio 1.5 d?

2019 · 1.5 d · 4 verified findings
"Is the Clio 1.5 d reliable, and what should you check?"

The most frequently mentioned issue when buying a used 2019 Renault Clio 1.5 d: Oil consumption and exhaust smoke. Also, premature wear of main/bearing journals is commonly reported.

Caution advised

Most reported issue: Oil consumption and exhaust smoke. Service history and a test drive matter.

Engine / trim
1.5 d
Model years
2019

Known issues and risks

Listed from most frequently reported, each with its source.

Oil consumption and exhaust smoke

Often reported

Owners report higher than normal oil consumption and blue/white smoke from the exhaust, requiring frequent oil top-ups, along with burnt oil smell, power loss, and reduced performance.

Engine Internal

Premature wear of main/bearing journals

Often reported

A commonly reported issue for the 1.5 dCi engine (K9K family) is premature wear of main or bearing journals. This leads to power loss, smoke, and metallic noises.

Engine Internal

Injector and common rail system sensitivity

Often reported

Many reports of fuel system faults: injectors may be noisy or malfunction, critical rail pressure regulation and fuel pressure error codes can appear. Common symptoms include vibrations and idle fluctuation.

Fuel System

Turbo / wastegate failures

Often reported

Recurring turbo issues on 1.5 dCi models: power loss, exhaust smoke, abnormal whistling/hissing sounds, or overboost.

Turbo

Renault Clio 1.5 d technical specs

Renault Clio 1.5 d (2019): boot 445 L; fuel use 4 l/100 km (urban 4,4 l/100 km · extra-urban 3,6 l/100 km); 0–100 in 12 s.

Boot capacity
445 L
Fuel consumption
4 l/100 km (urban 4,4 l/100 km · extra-urban 3,6 l/100 km)
0–100 km/h
12 s
Top speed
181 km/s
Tire size
185/65 R15
Fuel tank
45 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)
4267 × 1732 × 1475 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for when buying a Renault Clio 1.5 d?+
When buying a 2019 model 1.5 d, check service history, test drive, and engine/transmission warnings. Most commonly reported issues: oil consumption and exhaust smoke; premature wear of main/bearing journals; injector and common rail system sensitivity.
What are the common problems of Renault Clio 1.5 d?+
Most commonly reported issues: oil consumption and exhaust smoke; premature wear of main/bearing journals; injector and common rail system sensitivity.
Is the Renault Clio 1.5 d reliable?+
Instead of a simple yes/no, it's better to weigh the proven pros and cons together. This page lists 4 verified findings.
How does Carbeak collect data?+
The cards on this page are derived from the Difetti fault database; brand, fuel, engine, and generation compatibility between the source vehicle and target vehicle are verified. Topics with insufficient evidence are not shown.

We only publish claims we can verify. Cards come from Difetti fault records matched to this vehicle on brand, fuel, engine and generation.

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