2002 Renault Laguna Dynamique from UK and Ireland - Comments

Electrical ignition fault has come on twice.

After this has happened I noticed that it was after refueling and if I stopped the engine and locked the car it would remove the problem.

Apparently its due to a fault Turbo pressure switch that cuts off the turbo, hence the limp home mode.

The new Laguna II is my 5th Laguna and I have to say that apart from the niggle of the ignition fault I have had 20K of faultless comfortable driving.

I tow a caravan and this car has amazing pulling power which is way above its class, plus the wide track gives it good stability.

The level of trim is impressive and the half leather helps with the kids spills and food remains.

I think the above reviews are over the top from people who expect something that's not achievable, remember this is a Renault costing 17k not a BMW or AUDI costing 25K but look it has twice as many extra's including. You'd never get half leather, air con, CD, electric sunroof, alloys, spots, spoiler included on a BM or Audi.

I also had a pressure sensor light up, but a check of the pressure showed it was over inflated so a few pounds removed and all was well.

So over all I rate this car very highly, I know its got a few electrical faults, but the ride, economy, equipment and general ease of use massively out weigh any small faults.

Interesting comment about Audi, BMW etc. However, and this is a very important point, when you spend £19,000 on a new car you do expect the thing to run - and I mean further that 274 miles and it should last for more than 24 hours without braking down. The Vehicle Inspectorate, together with Which Magazine (Consumer's Assoc) are at this moment trying to force Renault to recall the faulty batch of Laguna's. I am now in discussion with the BSI to have Renault UK Ltd's ISO 9002 certificate canceled due to their totally lack of customer care. By the time I've finished with Renault, they'll wish they had stopped importing cars into the UK years ago.

I had 2 mondeos before I got my Laguna. I had no problems with them whatsoever. I'm not expecting VW/Audi/BMW reliability from my Renault. If it was as reliable as a Mondeo I'd be happy.

If you are prepared to spend 20k on a car and accept faults well bigger fool you, regardless of cost you expect it to be built right.

Furthermore Renault are TRYING to play ball with the likes of BMW and AUDI, but are falling a long way short.

BMW/AUDI cost more anyway because they are better built.

Renault won't dare charge any more for it's cars as they are already overpriced poorly built French junk!!

My next car will NOT have a Renault badge on the front.

My Renalt Lagoona is truly rubbish it is always breaking down again and again it is positively rubbish.

I made the mistake of importing on of these nightmares to St Lucia (West Indies) where we have no Renault dealers!! What was I thinking of? In a small island filled with ultra reliable Japanese models, this car in it's misleading shroud of good looks is nothing, but an unreliable embarrassment :-(

Thank You I have seen a renault laguna this morning took it for a test drive & it was making a funny noise they are going to put it right. I think I am going to change my mind as I drive a BMW that has done a 114000 on the clock,

I thought it might start costing big money now.