Renault problems

  The Renault Kadjar was the brand's answer to the booming compact crossover segment, built on the same platform as the Nissan Qashqai and offered with a similar range of petrol and diesel engines. It's practical, reasonably comfortable and easy to find on the used market, which makes it a tempting choice for buyers who want SUV looks without SUV running costs. That said, the Kadjar has a number of known weak points, particularly around its EDC automatic gearbox, the R-Link 2 infotainment system, and specific issues tied to the 1.2 TCe petrol and 1.5/1.6 dCi diesel engines. None of these mean every Kadjar is a bad buy — but they are exactly the things to check carefully before handing over your money. Which Renault Kadjar does this guide cover? This article covers the first-generation Kadjar, produced from 2015 onward, including facelifted versions with 1.2 TCe and 1.3 TCe petrol engines and 1.5 dCi / 1.6 dCi diesel engines. Severe defects to watch for High oil consumption (1.2...

 Inspection of errors, malfunctions and recalls for Renault Twingo 2014 - today Severe defects Turbocharger . In the initial versions with petrol 0.9 TCe, there were individual cases of turbocharger failure before 50,000 km. Troubleshooting is arranged within the warranty repair. In general, the number of subject failures is very small. Other errors and shortcomings Loud chassis . A number of owners are complaining about the loud chassis, which is not necessarily the result of actual wear and tear on the elements. Shock absorbers and springs . Frequent early failure of shock absorbers and spring fractures. The problem manifests itself as a clicking sound while driving, oil leaks from the shock absorbers, and blunt bumps while driving. Body defects Water intrusion into the interior - tailgate . Individual owners report poor sealing of the tailgate and consequent water intrusion. Deformation of the seals is most often to blame for the problem. Front cover latch . Initial models encou...