Renault Samsung SM5: 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
- 28 025
- Typical mileage per year
- 10 900 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 63%
- Frame repairs
- 17%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩2 640 000 – ₩7 500 000
- ≈ $1 964 – $5 580
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 14 900 km | 8 900 – 23 700 | 135 |
| 2 | 2024 | 32 700 km | 19 400 – 49 500 | 362 |
| 3 | 2023 | 51 200 km | 32 500 – 77 500 | 903 |
| 4 | 2022 | 63 900 km | 43 200 – 89 600 | 1 425 |
| 5 | 2021 | 75 700 km | 52 900 – 104 200 | 1 530 |
| 6 | 2020 | 85 800 km | 59 200 – 114 600 | 1 714 |
| 7 | 2019 | 93 700 km | 69 400 – 122 300 | 2 168 |
| 8 | 2018 | 99 600 km | 74 100 – 131 500 | 2 591 |
| 9 | 2017 | 110 800 km | 83 800 – 144 100 | 2 991 |
| 10 | 2016 | 118 000 km | 89 200 – 153 200 | 3 217 |
| 11 | 2015 | 125 200 km | 94 200 – 160 800 | 3 340 |
| 12 | 2014 | 132 600 km | 99 100 – 167 500 | 2 908 |
| 13 | 2013 | 135 700 km | 101 400 – 168 000 | 2 110 |
| 14 | 2012 | 134 700 km | 104 700 – 166 900 | 1 562 |
| 15 | 2011 | 132 700 km | 101 400 – 164 200 | 1 150 |
| 16 | 2010 | 128 000 km | 98 600 – 163 200 | 725 |
| 17 | 2009 | 133 200 km | 100 400 – 161 900 | 372 |
| 18 | 2008 | 133 100 km | 97 800 – 158 100 | 250 |
| 19 | 2007 | 124 700 km | 97 700 – 171 000 | 150 |
| 20 | 2006 | 117 500 km | 82 700 – 158 600 | 93 |
| 21 | 2005 | 118 800 km | 85 500 – 161 600 | 71 |
| 22 | 2004 | 116 200 km | 83 100 – 143 500 | 41 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Renault Samsung SM5 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 | 36% | 12% | 485 |
| 4–7 years | 51% | 15% | 2 762 |
| 8–11 years | 63% | 17% | 7 278 |
| 12 years and older | 69% | 18% | 7 738 |
| All ages | 63% | 17% | 18 263 |
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 | 39%Leaking, not just seepage: 7.8% | 19% | 21% | 31% | 57% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 18%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 8.1% | 33% |
| Transmission oil leak | 6.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.1% | 11% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 11% |
| Steering problem | 2.0% | 10% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Engine running problem | 1.6% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Transmission problem | 1.5% | 11% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
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 | ₩7 500 000≈ $5 580 | ₩6 050 000 – ₩8 250 000≈ $4 501 – $6 138 | 43 |
| 2018 | ₩6 500 000≈ $4 836 | ₩5 500 000 – ₩7 300 000≈ $4 092 – $5 431 | 209 |
| 2017 | ₩5 600 000≈ $4 166 | ₩4 490 000 – ₩6 500 000≈ $3 341 – $4 836 | 105 |
| 2016 | ₩4 500 000≈ $3 348 | ₩3 580 000 – ₩5 500 000≈ $2 664 – $4 092 | 123 |
| 2015 | ₩4 170 000≈ $3 102 | ₩3 400 000 – ₩4 990 000≈ $2 530 – $3 713 | 244 |
| 2014 | ₩3 600 000≈ $2 678 | ₩2 990 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 225 – $3 348 | 303 |
| 2013 | ₩3 400 000≈ $2 530 | ₩2 800 000 – ₩4 000 000≈ $2 083 – $2 976 | 200 |
| 2012 | ₩2 900 000≈ $2 158 | ₩2 420 000 – ₩3 500 000≈ $1 800 – $2 604 | 91 |
| 2011 | ₩2 750 000≈ $2 046 | ₩2 300 000 – ₩3 000 000≈ $1 711 – $2 232 | 98 |
| 2010 | ₩2 640 000≈ $1 964 | ₩2 200 000 – ₩3 000 000≈ $1 637 – $2 232 | 130 |
| 2009 | ₩2 740 000≈ $2 039 | ₩2 020 000 – ₩3 080 000≈ $1 503 – $2 292 | 38 |
Renault Samsung SM5: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2015 Renault Samsung SM5?
- Cars of this age typically show about 125 200 km at inspection; half of them have between 94 200 and 160 800 km.
- How often does a used Renault Samsung SM5 have body repairs?
- 63% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 17% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Renault Samsung SM5 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2014 Renault Samsung SM5 was typically listed for ₩3 600 000 (≈ $2 678); half of these cars were listed between ₩2 990 000 (≈ $2 225) and ₩4 500 000 (≈ $3 348).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Renault Samsung SM5?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (39%), Power steering fluid leak (18%), Transmission oil leak (6.6%).
Other Renault Samsung models
- QM6Also sold as KoleosInspected cars: 32 884 · 2016–2026
- SM6Also sold as TalismanInspected cars: 25 475 · 2016–2024
- SM3Inspected cars: 19 607 · 2003–2020
- 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