2002 Renault Clio Reviews - Page 3 of 23

Engine cutting out after driving through a puddle. Unbelievable and endless diagnosis of problems with the computer in the engine and wear to the wires, due to the 'tamper proof box'. I am over £1200 into a garage bill, and the problem is not yet over. I need a new computer, which has to be re programmed by Renault and a lot of wires have needed replacing. I understand that MANY people have had the same problem, and it is not until Renault have had a certain number of complaints, then they won't contribute to the repairs. Has anyone had any luck?

Slow, and one problem after another.

The airbag light came on - solved. Traced to a simple loose plug under the driver's seat.

The radio started cutting out when I go over sharp bumps - still unresolved.

The whole car electrical system momentarily switches off and then on again sometimes when I switch the headlights from low to high beam. (Intermittent problem that no mechanic can trace.)

The low beam headlights dip in output when I use the indicators.

The fog-lamp warning light glows faintly when I brake.

I really like this little car. I bought it as an economical commuter, and it fulfills that role fantastically. Runs well, stick to the road and is very comfortable for it's size.

The intermittent electrical problems drive me up the wall, though. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Maintenance through the agents is VERY expensive! Service for service, this car costs about 8 - 10 times more than my Mercedes to run.

Here we go again, usual orange light, no revs, juddering, conking out, etc etc etc. Wish I had found this forum 2 weeks ago!!!

I have just reported this issue to Watchdog, please can you all do the same thing and hopefully we can get Renault something about their crappy little car!!!

Well what can I say, I am at the stage of wanting my car to go on fire. I have had it 2 and half years now and my problem started 6 weeks ago... the car is misfiring. Chugging away, pulling back on me when trying to drive, and the revs are dropping.

I had had the ignition coil pack replaced, spark plugs replaced, oil change (which garage suggested and also the air filter), been on a diagnostic tuning thing at the garage, and nothing can be diagnosed... I'm fuming.

What else can I do? I am not spending loads of money on my heap of junk in-case it's not sorted. I am really angry now.

Useless piece of crap.

Engine management light on. Changed air filter, CAT, crank sensor, several diagnostic tests used as well.

Seals didn't work on windscreen, let water in on electrics, sikaflex worked.

Seal on sunroof went, new seal was needed.

Indicating wrong way. Indicator column and UCH box replaced.

This car is mechanically not bad, electronically a nightmare.

Mechanic has said change the throttle body next, at a cost of close to £500. Having read quite a few of the posts, I want to find out more about wiring loom being rubbed on by black box.

I won't be buying another Clio, that's for sure. This one has cost me over £1k in problems since January.