1998 Renault Scenic Reviews - Page 5 of 7

Recently a shock absorber snapped. However I do tow a largish caravan so this may have been a contributing factor.

A little wear on the drivers seat - rather more than expected.

This car has been very reliable and apart from replacing the shockers and normal servicing, it has never been back to the dealer for anything.

It is the most comfortable car I have owned and has acres of space both front and back. The boot is also very roomy and the extra cubby-holes in the floors are invaluable.

Paint flaking of the bumpers.

Interior trim poor.

Head gasket blew at 30,000.

This was a replacement for an original car which was rubbish.

Where do I start?

Rattling trim - various parts of car - ongoing despite various attempts by the dealer to rectify.

Key lost coding - car could not be started (replaced by dealer - no charge).

Rear exhaust section at 21,000 miles, followed shortly later by...

Middle exhaust section (to be followed soon, I am told by dealer, by the front section, including the catalytic convertor - whoopee, can't wait for THAT bill).

Total ignition seizure - needed a new barrel fitted.

Wiper motor failure - 'wrong batch number' so not covered by the dealer. Complained bitterly - eventually coughed up a refund.

Paintwork very poor - scratches if you look at it too hard!

I had been getting reasonably good treatment from the dealer but had to go to a different (Renault) dealer for recent work and got appalling treatment from both the dealer and Renault UK customer service.

Piece of plastic trim on the side of the driver's seat came loose. Apart from that, nothing.

Much better build quality than any new Ford or Vauxhall I've owned.

Amazing fuel economy - 45 to 50mpg if you keep below 3000rpm.

Driver's seat position is critical for long drives. There is a zone of perfect comfort between the pain in the shoulders region and the pain in the lower back region, but finding it is difficult.

Automatic gearbox had to be replaced.

I was stunned to be landed with a near £1900 bill (LATER REDUCED TO £950 as a goodwill gesture) to replace an automatic gearbox that had done only 28,000 miles. How many other people have had this problem I wonder. Is there a design fault? I'd like to know.

CD player failing to remember which track it was on, repaired under warranty.

Indicator stalk cancelling too hard and indicating the other way, also repaired even though out of warranty.

Excellent family car, tows brilliantly all the way to Southern France and back to Northern Ireland each year.

Could do with a couple of inches extra on the seat to give better under leg support, otherwise no criticisms.

Turbo Diesel almost a wolf in sheeps clothing.

Best buy - an import from Southern Ireland saved me £4000 and still no problems with the warranty.

Beware the auto gear boxes.

My car is a fantastic drive, could use armrests in the front. For comfort, fuel and economy it's great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately the downside is 2 gearbox overhauls in 2 years, each one costing £2000. Please let me know if you have had the same problems.