1996 Renault Megane RXE review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been far too many faults to list in entirety. However I will list the most serious.
Paint (Naples Red) flaking after 3 months, resprayed under warranty, now rusting on roof.
Two lots of ignition barrels due to faulty wiring.
Poor starting in damp conditions.
"Hunting" idle speed, looked at 4 times, no solution.
Dodgy rear brake drums, supposedly fixed twice, still bind.
Faulty central locking actuator.
Two lots of "Plip" circuitry in roof.
I somtimes lose my headlights when switching from High to Main beam.
etc, etc, etc.
General comments?
The worst car I have ever owned. I will never, ever buy another Renault. Renault UK have been attrocious in their service, the dealer was not much better. I traded in a 90,000 mile Primera for a brand new Megane. BIG MISTAKE.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 1998 |