Renault Samsung SM7: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 2, 2018 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 10 108
- Typical mileage per year
- 11 500 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 57%
- Frame repairs
- 15%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩2 500 000 – ₩8 700 000
- ≈ $1 860 – $6 473
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 | 24 200 km | 12 800 – 48 600 | 93 |
| 2 | 2024 | 35 100 km | 23 400 – 47 400 | 210 |
| 3 | 2023 | 49 900 km | 34 000 – 69 500 | 484 |
| 4 | 2022 | 63 000 km | 46 400 – 85 500 | 644 |
| 5 | 2021 | 76 200 km | 54 000 – 96 800 | 716 |
| 6 | 2020 | 85 200 km | 61 600 – 109 300 | 695 |
| 7 | 2019 | 93 200 km | 69 400 – 119 800 | 833 |
| 8 | 2018 | 104 500 km | 80 400 – 136 500 | 1 011 |
| 9 | 2017 | 114 100 km | 87 800 – 143 700 | 1 102 |
| 10 | 2016 | 124 600 km | 95 300 – 162 700 | 1 094 |
| 11 | 2015 | 131 600 km | 102 300 – 168 100 | 999 |
| 12 | 2014 | 136 900 km | 105 100 – 174 100 | 859 |
| 13 | 2013 | 148 000 km | 113 900 – 181 500 | 798 |
| 14 | 2012 | 141 000 km | 108 500 – 173 500 | 648 |
| 15 | 2011 | 142 300 km | 108 300 – 172 000 | 423 |
| 16 | 2010 | 138 000 km | 104 000 – 169 000 | 251 |
| 17 | 2009 | 131 100 km | 96 500 – 161 600 | 130 |
| 18 | 2008 | 122 400 km | 82 500 – 174 000 | 57 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Renault Samsung SM7 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 | 31% | 9.2% | 250 |
| 4–7 years | 47% | 14% | 1 090 |
| 8–11 years | 58% | 14% | 2 575 |
| 12 years and older | 63% | 17% | 2 647 |
| All ages | 57% | 15% | 6 562 |
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 | 31%Leaking, not just seepage: 5.1% | 9.1% | 10% | 23% | 50% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 20%Leaking, not just seepage: 4.0% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 15% | 35% |
| Transmission oil leak | 5.2%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 3.9% | 0% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Steering problem | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Engine running problem | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
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 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩7 500 000 – ₩9 900 000≈ $5 580 – $7 366 | 63 |
| 2018 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩6 600 000 – ₩9 800 000≈ $4 910 – $7 291 | 87 |
| 2017 | ₩6 900 000≈ $5 134 | ₩5 480 000 – ₩7 720 000≈ $4 077 – $5 744 | 140 |
| 2016 | ₩5 990 000≈ $4 457 | ₩4 920 000 – ₩6 970 000≈ $3 660 – $5 186 | 159 |
| 2015 | ₩5 500 000≈ $4 092 | ₩4 300 000 – ₩6 490 000≈ $3 199 – $4 829 | 142 |
| 2014 | ₩3 900 000≈ $2 902 | ₩3 300 000 – ₩4 900 000≈ $2 455 – $3 646 | 71 |
| 2013 | ₩3 900 000≈ $2 902 | ₩3 490 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 597 – $3 348 | 37 |
| 2012 | ₩3 620 000≈ $2 693 | ₩2 990 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 225 – $3 348 | 82 |
| 2011 | ₩2 990 000≈ $2 225 | ₩2 500 000 – ₩3 640 000≈ $1 860 – $2 708 | 70 |
| 2009 | ₩2 500 000≈ $1 860 | ₩2 300 000 – ₩2 900 000≈ $1 711 – $2 158 | 40 |
Renault Samsung SM7: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2017 Renault Samsung SM7?
- Cars of this age typically show about 114 100 km at inspection; half of them have between 87 800 and 143 700 km.
- How often does a used Renault Samsung SM7 have body repairs?
- 57% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 15% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Renault Samsung SM7 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2016 Renault Samsung SM7 was typically listed for ₩5 990 000 (≈ $4 457); half of these cars were listed between ₩4 920 000 (≈ $3 660) and ₩6 970 000 (≈ $5 186).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Renault Samsung SM7?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (31%), Power steering fluid leak (20%), Transmission oil leak (5.2%).
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
- SM3Inspected cars: 19 607 · 2003–2020
- QM3Also sold as CapturInspected cars: 11 665 · 2014–2021
- XM3Also sold as ArkanaInspected cars: 11 509 · 2020–2026
- 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