How reliable is the Renault Koleos?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Renault Koleos consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 2,508 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 88.6%.
Renault Koleos reliability by year
How the Renault Koleos performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 57.5% | – |
| 2009 | 58.9% | – |
| 2010 | 95.5% | 99,684 km |
| 2011 | 94.7% | 113,714 km |
| 2012 | 95.3% | 103,271 km |
| 2013 | 91.9% | 141,939 km |
| 2014 | 95% | – |
| 2015 | 97.5% | – |
| 2017 | 83.3% | 75,104 km |
| 2018 | 88.6% | 70,554 km |
| 2019 | 89% | 66,157 km |
| 2021 | 97.4% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Renault Koleos as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Koleos also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Koleos reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Koleos consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 89%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Renault Koleos?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6% of inspections); Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (0.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (0.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Renault Koleos?
For a typical Renault Koleos, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 70,554 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Renault Koleos before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.