Renault Samsung SM3: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 4, 2018 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 19 607
- Typical mileage per year
- 9 500 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 57%
- Frame repairs
- 18%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩2 500 000 – ₩7 200 000
- ≈ $1 860 – $5 357
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 100 km | 0 – 3 400 | 68 |
| 1 | 2025 | 10 900 km | 5 700 – 18 300 | 119 |
| 2 | 2024 | 25 200 km | 14 800 – 37 700 | 313 |
| 3 | 2023 | 38 300 km | 24 900 – 56 300 | 847 |
| 4 | 2022 | 52 700 km | 35 300 – 73 800 | 1 195 |
| 5 | 2021 | 61 700 km | 41 700 – 83 400 | 1 394 |
| 6 | 2020 | 70 200 km | 50 700 – 94 700 | 1 464 |
| 7 | 2019 | 78 700 km | 56 600 – 102 800 | 1 746 |
| 8 | 2018 | 89 700 km | 65 900 – 115 400 | 2 068 |
| 9 | 2017 | 92 400 km | 69 500 – 121 800 | 2 397 |
| 10 | 2016 | 101 300 km | 75 400 – 132 400 | 2 596 |
| 11 | 2015 | 102 900 km | 76 200 – 136 100 | 2 102 |
| 12 | 2014 | 106 900 km | 79 800 – 139 600 | 1 632 |
| 13 | 2013 | 108 900 km | 80 800 – 142 400 | 1 147 |
| 14 | 2012 | 115 200 km | 86 100 – 144 500 | 732 |
| 15 | 2011 | 117 200 km | 89 300 – 144 900 | 448 |
| 16 | 2010 | 113 000 km | 87 800 – 138 600 | 230 |
| 17 | 2009 | 107 200 km | 79 000 – 144 000 | 79 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Renault Samsung SM3 cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 27% | 10% | 427 |
| 4–7 years | 44% | 14% | 2 244 |
| 8–11 years | 60% | 19% | 5 096 |
| 12 years and older | 67% | 21% | 3 307 |
| All ages | 57% | 18% | 11 074 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 23%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.5% | 4.7% | 12% | 25% | 33% |
| Transmission oil leak | 5.0%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 9.6% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 4.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2% | 0% | 1.3% | 3.9% | 9.6% |
| Engine running problem | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Transmission problem | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ₩7 200 000≈ $5 357 | ₩6 100 000 – ₩8 000 000≈ $4 538 – $5 952 | 77 |
| 2018 | ₩6 100 000≈ $4 538 | ₩5 300 000 – ₩7 200 000≈ $3 943 – $5 357 | 127 |
| 2017 | ₩5 400 000≈ $4 018 | ₩4 700 000 – ₩6 300 000≈ $3 497 – $4 687 | 117 |
| 2016 | ₩4 900 000≈ $3 646 | ₩4 200 000 – ₩5 700 000≈ $3 125 – $4 241 | 282 |
| 2015 | ₩4 200 000≈ $3 125 | ₩3 500 000 – ₩4 900 000≈ $2 604 – $3 646 | 282 |
| 2014 | ₩3 500 000≈ $2 604 | ₩2 900 000 – ₩4 220 000≈ $2 158 – $3 140 | 212 |
| 2013 | ₩3 200 000≈ $2 381 | ₩2 600 000 – ₩3 900 000≈ $1 934 – $2 902 | 114 |
| 2012 | ₩2 800 000≈ $2 083 | ₩2 350 000 – ₩3 300 000≈ $1 748 – $2 455 | 79 |
| 2011 | ₩2 600 000≈ $1 934 | ₩2 190 000 – ₩3 200 000≈ $1 629 – $2 381 | 127 |
| 2010 | ₩2 500 000≈ $1 860 | ₩2 000 000 – ₩2 900 000≈ $1 488 – $2 158 | 136 |
| 2009 | ₩2 500 000≈ $1 860 | ₩1 980 000 – ₩2 900 000≈ $1 473 – $2 158 | 36 |
Renault Samsung SM3: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2016 Renault Samsung SM3?
- Cars of this age typically show about 101 300 km at inspection; half of them have between 75 400 and 132 400 km.
- How often does a used Renault Samsung SM3 have body repairs?
- 57% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 18% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Renault Samsung SM3 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2016 Renault Samsung SM3 was typically listed for ₩4 900 000 (≈ $3 646); half of these cars were listed between ₩4 200 000 (≈ $3 125) and ₩5 700 000 (≈ $4 241).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Renault Samsung SM3?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (23%), Transmission oil leak (5.0%), Power steering fluid leak (4.6%).
Other Renault Samsung models
- QM6Also sold as KoleosInspected cars: 32 884 · 2016–2026
- SM5Inspected cars: 28 025 · 2001–2019
- SM6Also sold as TalismanInspected cars: 25 475 · 2016–2024
- QM3Also sold as CapturInspected cars: 11 665 · 2014–2021
- XM3Also sold as ArkanaInspected cars: 11 509 · 2020–2026
- SM7Inspected cars: 10 108 · 2005–2019
- QM5Inspected cars: 4 425 · 2008–2016
- ClioInspected cars: 1 677 · 2018–2019
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026