Faults:

Non-critical electronic problems such as failures in the electric parking brake, door locks, ignition card and sensors.

The 2.0 dCi engine is generally reliable, but it can suffer from injector failures and overheating. Extra caution is needed on excessively hot days to avoid overheating.

This is the only problematic aspect of the engine.

Progressive wear on the suspension and power steering producing an unpleasant squeaking noise.

It is essential to perform rigorous maintenance, especially changing the oil and filters to protect the turbo and injectors.

General Comments:

With proper care, the car is absolutely reliable and durable; proof of this is that mine has over 200,000 kilometers on it without any serious mechanical problems.

Comfort and safety are the main virtues of this car; it's made for that, and you feel it the moment you drive it in any type of terrain. The Laguna has a five-star crashing rating and is well equipped. It has that polished European flare that will appeal to buyers looking for something different from the mainstream Japanese products.

The Expression get the full complement of safety gear from electronic stability control and traction control, eight airbags, automatic headlights and rain sensing wipers, front and rear foglights, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic parking brake, 16-inch alloys, leather steering wheel and gear knob, rear side sunblinds, dual-zone climate control with carbon and odour filter, heated door mirrors, cloth upholstery and a single CD player with MP3 compatibility and satellite audio controls.

The ride is an exquisite pleasure, the seats are leather and super comfortable, you'll feel like you're in an airplane whether you're driving or a passenger.

In keeping with its French credentials, the Laguna has a plush, supple ride and quiet, lavishly equipped, high-quality cabin. However, the soft suspension comes at the expense of some damper control.

As for the 2.0 dCi Turbo diesel engine, I have nothing but good things to say. It's as smooth and quiet as any petrol engine, and it's also light and fast. It's a faster car than my previous Falcon Forte, which had a gasoline engine twice the size. The engine runs like the first day (had it since new) and it's also quite economical, only 7l/100km (maybe that's a lot nowadays, but for an automatic car it's not too much).

For the moment, I'm extremely happy with the car and I don't plan on changing it. Besides, nobody wants a diesel with more than 200,000 km, so I'm going to continue enjoying it for a long time.

Faults:

Turbo failure.

Oil leak.

Air con stopped working.

Suspension mounts failed front and rear.

Engine management light on = cleared with fault code reader, no apparent fault.

Clutch feels "different" lately, but has not failed.

General Comments:

Well it goes like a rocket, is absolutely gorgeous to look it, very sharp to drive, and very comfortable, I do like this car. Stunning in darker colors. Not a common sight on the road - it is good to be different!

Despite being initially unsure as previous Lagunas I had were unreliable, but they have really sorted out later cars, so I'm glad I gave Renault another chance. Yes the turbo failed among other things - but nothing out of the ordinary for the age and mileage. I believe my 2.0 dCi engine is better than the more problematic 1.5 dCi units.

It also can average around 50 mpg on diesel. Half leather seats, sat nav, electrics, the lot, "Dynamique TomTom" model is a good one.

Not worth much at this age and mileage, but I'll hang on to it until it dies, no signs of rust or anything nasty. It's a shame Renault couldn't shake the poor reliability image of previous cars, because this one is much better.

Faults:

Right front loudspeaker was changed during the first week due to a defective woofer (It was giving some rattling noise between 90Hz and 100Hz frequencies).

The dealer was effective.

The cup holder has a dull articulation that was sometimes giving a shy rattling with low RPM while closed. Fixed by putting a thin sponge in between the articulation. It simply doesn't bug me.

General Comments:

The car is generally well built with an exquisite interior execution (apart from the cup holder toy).

The driving position is correct, and the handling improvement was tremendous concerning the last model.

However, the increased stiffness of the suspension is giving a much more german ride rather than french. Which isn't bad.

On B roads it can jiggle a bit more than expected; maybe due to the rear suspension type.

Sound isolation from the exterior is excellent.

Smart interior.

Not much wind noise.

It saves fuel if driven properly.

Comfortable and peaceful ride.