Lights & indicator switches failed twice.
Problems with electrical connections to the engine management system.
Multiple failure of heating/ventilation control cables.
Failure of rear window heater switch.
Multiple failure of the central locking remote key.
Failure of central locking receiver unit.
Failure of door lock on drivers side.
Failure of boot lock.
Failure of ventilation fan control PCB.
Head gasket failure.
Paint peeling from speedometer dial & catching on the speedometer needle.
Excellent ride & quietness although the steering has always pulled to left despite all efforts to fix it.
Very comfortable & spacious.
Good reliability of major mechanicals eg. engine gearbox, clutch etc.
Ownership spoilt by bad electrical equipment. Also spares prices very high. eg. switches, headlamp unit & exhaust system (which fails every year or two).
Although I still own this car I have another as well & it is not a Renault, mainly for these reasons.
I agree with most of these comments. A good spacious comfortable car let down by poor electrics. Door lock on passenger side faulty. Paint peeling on display. Ventilation control cable failed. Fan Control switch only works on full speed. Dims work sporadically due too bad connection. Normal mode wiper failure. Electric mirrors no longer work. Leak sometimes in rear. Electric failure of fuel pump.
Safrane's are a great drive and ooze toys and luxury. They are let down by the don't give a damn after sales attitude of Renault dealerships.
Spare parts for Renaults are spectacularly over priced, even the French find spares are a rip off. Strong reliable engines and transmissions are their saving grace.
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