2002 Renault Laguna Privilege review from UK and Ireland
"Comfortable, roomy, but totally unacceptable reliability and quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlining at rear keeps falling down.
Engine mounting failed at 18,000 miles.
Exhaust recirculation valve clogged, producing smoke and loss of power.
Exhaust recirculation system failed again (25,000), stranding me miles from home,with no power - new parts fitted.
Seat recline mechanism broke (around 22000)
Gearbox needed new bearings (28,000)
Clutch failed (30000)
General comments?
The car is a good design, and although not the most comfortable driving position is a relaxing and pleasant car to drive.
2.2 diesel is a good engine, powerful and reasonably quiet, and economical (around 40 mpg overall, but well into high 40s on long trip)
Handling is good, car responds if pushed.
Lots of internal storage space and good room. One disappointment is that rear seats don't fold flat (Sport tourer)
Mechanical reliability is quite appalling for a car of this class - it is one thing after another (see list above)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 DCI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Xantia |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2004 |