2003 Renault Megane Dynamique review from UK and Ireland
"Worst build Quality I have ever seen on a vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water ingress in driver side door.
Won't start with clutch depressed.
Won't start with brake depressed.
Interior lights not working when doors are opened.
Electric window switch not fixed in securely and pulls out of the holder when switch is activated.
Boot switch dropped out of boot recess.
Brakes screeching (there is only 15% wear on them.
Paint or plastic runs on rear bumper.
Intermittent loss of power when pulling away and sometimes at motorway speeds (feels like fuel starvation)
Airbag and service light comes on when going over a bump and then stay one until the vehicle is switched off and restarted.
Warning on dashboard console states " Steering not locked" this only occurs when the airbag light is on after hitting a bump.
Airbag obviously not working.
Clunking noise in the gearbox when changing to 2nd from third and vice versa, told by the dealer to keep monitoring it, so I do, and it's still there.
Very very irritating rattle in the drivers side air vent in the dashboard, told by the Dealer to keep monitoring it, so I do, and it's still there. It goes away with the radio turned up really loud.
Uneven tire wear on passenger side rear trre.
Rain sensing wipers have a mind of there own. They often wipe when there is no rain and don't wipe when there is.
No response to email sent to Renault customer services sent 3 months ago.
General comments?
Nice car to drive, when it works.
Good engine and stylish looks, pity Renault can't back it up with a little customer service.
Renault customer service and after sales Dealer service have just lost 2 customers.
My wife also has the same vehicle, it's a bit like buying matching jumpers, but they are a different colours. Her vehicle also has a multitude of sins.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Dci Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2004 |