Faults:

Far too much to list. The car had lots of problems with electronics and I was always back at the dealer getting them sorted out.

Mechanically generally OK, but then a gearbox linkage broke and was costly to repair, I sold it after that.

General Comments:

This Laguna I had a while ago was a fantastic looking car, and was very nice to drive.

The 1.9 diesel managed around 46 mpg or more and had enough power.

Suspension was soft and smooth, interior was nice and comfortable.

Very cheap to buy and you got a lot of car for the money.

But the car has a bad rep for reliability for a reason. Like many people, I got a very good deal on this car at an approved used dealer back in the day. But after many warranty repairs I sold it to recover money I spent on repairs that still happened after warranty ran out. I never knew anybody that kept these cars for more than a few years. They were far too troublesome. I heard the later Laguna was more sorted out reliability wise (2008 onward), but avoid the 2001 - 2007 models like the plague.

Faults:

Axle, tyres, drop link, bushes, battery, steering, shocks, etc. etc.

General Comments:

Piece of crap!

Spent 3k on repairs, and now the catalytic convertor has gone.

I'm dumping it!

Faults:

Owned the vehicle for 3 years, previously a dealer sales demonstrator. Problems include excessive wear of rear tyres - I'm told there's a known design/build fault on rear axles.

Also, tyre pressure sensors have corroded - replacements (X2 so far) have been expensive and fitters have been unable to reset system to activate sensor readout on dashboard. Frustrating!

Dashboard advisory/warning sensors occasionally illuminate for no apparent reason.

General Comments:

For a 2.2 diesel it's surprisingly nippy - both from a standing start and when accelerating in the cruise, and fairly good on fuel consumption - typically mid to top forties on mostly urban/slow rural driving with seldom a chance to get into 5th let alone 6th gear.

Comfortable to drive and for passengers.

Split tailgate useful, but mine rattles annoyingly and I can't seem to cure it.

Plenty of room for rear seat passengers and good load space, especially with the rear seats folded/removed.

Local dealer has flashy showrooms and talks the talk, but hasn't been particularly helpful with above problems, which doesn't make me warm to considering another Renault (this is my second) - shame because I like the new Laguna Coupe due out in Jan 09.

Faults:

Tyres/wheels - have had to replace front left 3 times. Very soft.

General Comments:

I like this car, it's the best I've driven - after 20 years - has given me one problem though, don't know what I want to replace it.

Faults:

Radio repaired and replaced 3 times (warranty repair). Normal CD's still get stuck!

Poor radio reception.

Air conditioning inoperable (warranty repair - pipe snapped)

Air conditioning does not seem to be cold enough (being recharged tomorrow).

Sunroof only goes half way back, and then closes automatically, and chunks of stiff black foam end up on seats (being looked at tomorrow).

General Comments:

Once this car gets up to speed it is OK, but the acceleration is embarrassing. Pretty good on the motorway; though wind noise can be a nuisance.

Reversing is an experience, as there are lots of blind spots, and the rear window sill is high, and further obscured by a spoiler.

Front and rear seats are very comfortable, and really help with my bad back.

I think the car looks good, but really wish I had gone for a 2.0.