Are Renault reliable? Common problems and known faults
Whether a used Renault is reliable depends on the model, the engine and the year, so we keep the answer by model. Our database tracks 20 known faults across 4 Renault models on the UK market: what tends to go wrong, at what mileage, and what it costs to put right. Pick yours below.
Renault Clio
9 known faultsRenault Trafic
6 known faultsRenault Megane
3 known faultsRenault Scenic
2 known faultsBefore you go and see it
Whichever Renault you settle on, these are the checks and the advert tells worth knowing before you go and look at one.
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