1994 Renault Savanna RT review from UK and Ireland

48000mls Rear coil springs broke. (quite common)

63000mls Starter motor replaced which in turn had to be replaced not long after because of same fault (Wouldn't turn over, but after calling the AA three times, would start as soon as I got off the phone)

72000mls Cooling fan thermostat switch stopped working, causing the radiator to overheat then leak.

79000-84000mls Clutch cable replaced 3 times in 1 year (one only lasted 5 weeks)

84500mls Clutch replaced.

Wiring for heated rear window and other electrics breaking at the tailgate due to opening and closing too often.

Drivers door mirror adjuster broke off.

The bonnet release getting so stiff to open that it broke. This was due too bad routing of the cable. Now cured.

Heater didn't work properly after the radiator was replaced. This was due to airlock in the system which I blew out with hose pipe.

This car seemed a bargain when I bought it. Like a fool I took out a 3 year extended warranty for an extra £300. But things started to go downhill when the rear coil springs went, which were covered by the warranty, but would not be honoured because I did not get the vehicle serviced every 6000mls. I was not even into the extended warranty period, but they still invalidated it!

On the whole apart from the points listed above this has been a smooth runner and very comfortable on a long drive.

The reason I bought the car was for the space in the back (camping). I does tend to sag in the rear when packed to the gunnel's.