Common problems by part
Renault Kadjar steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 56,875 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Renault Kadjar failed on steering, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 56,875 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 157 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 8 years and at every older age seen
- MOT tests at 6 years: 56,875 for the Renault Kadjar
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Renault Kadjar steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22,601 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 32,669 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 45,590 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 56,875 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 47,924 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| 8 | 36,789 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| 9 | 22,064 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| 10 | 2,994 | 4.1 | 2.1 |
All first-use years of the Renault Kadjar pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 6 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (MOT minor defect)
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By engine and fuel
- 1.5 diesel: 0.4 per 100 at 6 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 25,637 MOT tests)
- 1.3 petrol: 0.2 per 100 at 6 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 12,920 MOT tests)
- 1.2 petrol: 0.2 per 100 at 6 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 13,046 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
Check one Renault Kadjar, not the average
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Steering on rival models
- Nissan Qashqai steering problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Renault Kadjar (215,769 MOT tests)
- Ford Kuga steering problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Renault Kadjar (150,426 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage steering problems: 0.7 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.3 for the Renault Kadjar (141,166 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Renault Kadjar have more steering problems than other cars?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 56,875 MOT tests).
How common are Renault Kadjar steering problems?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on steering, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 56,875 MOT tests).
At what age do Renault Kadjar steering fails start?
8 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 61,847 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 267,506 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare