Renault Reliability

Historically, Renault’s reputation for reliability has been patchy but these days it usually does pretty well. It ranked 8th (in a field of 33 manufacturers) in our recent reliability study, scoring an impressive 4.2 out of 5.

The MotorEasy survey, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, found that Renaults had a relatively high rate of mechanical failure, but this was balanced out by inexpensive repair costs.

Overall, Renaults seem to offer a good ownership experience. Other recent surveys have tended to place the French manufacturer well clear of the least reliable manufacturers but a little short of the top brands. The consensus seems to be that Renault’s are pretty well-built, but there’s probably room for improvement.

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How reliable are Renault’s top models?

Clio

Renault’s evergreen Clio, the original supermini, has performed pretty well in recent reliability surveys. What Car placed it 9th in the small and city cars category of its reliability survey and its Reliability Index score indicates that it’s well above average in the reliability stakes. The average repair cost of £254.13 is also pretty low. Electrical faults are far from uncommon however - central locking, alarm, ignition system and lighting issues are widely reported.

Megane

Like the Clio, the Megane has been around for ages, so Renault clearly has plenty of faith in this trusty small family car. If anything, the Megane’s reliability seems to have improved in recent years. Its Reliability Index score is now 62 (much better than average) and the average repair cost is just £260.16. There are issues – premature clutch wear is wodely reported – but overall the picture is pretty good.

The benefits of a Renault warranty from MotorEasy

Renault’s performance in our reliability survey is pretty impressive but failure frequency was nonetheless fairly high. Chances are, if you’re the owner of a Renault you’re likely to face repair costs sooner or later, which is why its important to ensure you’re properly protected.

MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Renault.

Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out.

Our engineers deal directly with a network of 10,000 garages nationwide, and we can arrange collection and delivery from your home or work. We also shop around to find the best rates for your needs. A MotorEasy car warranty even covers your Renault wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days.
 

Recent paid repairs for Renaults

Coughing up for repairs is never pleasant, especially when they end up being more expensive than you expected, which is all too often the case. To give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay the list below details a few common Renault repairs together with the price we charged:

• Clio: Repairing a Clio’s starter motor  can cost as much as £304.98, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a Renault warranty with MotorEasy®.
• Megane: We recently charged £1,183.20 to repair the ABS pump in a Renault Megane, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy® warranty.
• Scenic: The repair cost for a Scenic’s interior fan motor can run to £503.47 according to our records. A MotorEasy® Renault warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
• Espace: We’ve charged £2,244 to recondition the gearbox in a Renault Espace. Another significant repair bill that may have been covered with a MotorEasy® warranty.
• Laguna: Need to repair the dual mass flywheel in your Renault Laguna? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £1,145.04. Invest in a comprehensive Renault warranty from MotorEasy® and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.