Tire pressure sensors were problematic from new- dealer offered to disconnect system!
Driver's seat squeaked badly from new despite several repair attempts.
Headlamp washers ceased to retract from 30000 miles to present.
Turbo inter cooler buckled at 40,000 miles (repaired under warranty)
Brakes required complete overhaul at 45,000 miles (cost 600 GBP)
Car seized in gear at 48000 miles- gear lever linkage broke (repaired under warranty)
Clutch casing cracked - replaced under warranty at 50000 miles (car off road for 8 days)
At 54000 miles, gearbox feels very rough.
Very stable comfortable car.
Excellent carrying capacity.
Very good fuel economy.
Extremely unreliable.
Expensive to repair when out of warranty.
Massive depreciation on new cost.
I had same problem with drivers seat. They do not lubricate the lift/lower mechanism pivots, therefore it squeaks. I removed the seat, and applied spray grease. That was almost 2 years ago and the noise has not returned.
Just ADD a can of petrol. I had such a desire to do just that, when we had the downright HORRID experience of life and ownership with a Renault.
I firmly believe Renault build disposable cars. They last a couple of... DAYS! then all you have to do, is just pop them in the bin ready for dispossol... a little bit like throw away contact lenses.
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