Problem: Power Window
No interior door handles or console. Outdated and uninteresting vehicle. High fuel consumption, sluggish engine. Susceptible to wind.
Renault Scenic III (2009–2016)
4.0/5
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Most reported affected parts
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Window regulator
1 reports
2
Wheel bearings
1 reports
3
Gearbox
1 reports
4
Brake caliper
1 reports
5
Electronics
1 reports
Engine reliability summary
Petrol
| Engine | Score | Reports | Common issues | ||||||||
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| 1.2 TCe (115 Hp) start&stop (H5F) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||
| 1.2 TCe (132 Hp) start&stop (H5F) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||
| 1.4 TCe (130 Hp) (H4J) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||
| 1.6 16V (110 Hp) (K4M) | 4.0 | 4 | Window regulator, Wheel bearings, Gearbox | ||||||||
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Diesel
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| 1.5 dCi (110 Hp) (K9K) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 dCi (110 Hp) EDC (K9K) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 dCi (110 Hp) FAP (K9K) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 dCi (110 Hp) FAP EDC (K9K) | No reports | 0 | No issues reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Owner reviews
Problem: Wheel Bearings
Issues with wheel bearings. Otherwise, a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride. Good equipment level with GPS, TFT screen, parking sensors, and a full-size spare tire. Excellent road holding and braking. Drives like a good sedan but with the practicality of a compact MPV, easy to maneuver and park. Low fuel consumption: 7.5 L/100 km on SP95, 8.5 L/100 km on E85. High-quality finish, built to last with minimal care.
Pros:
Smooth, comfortable, and quiet driving., Well-equipped with GPS, TFT screen, parking sensors, and a full spare tire., Excellent road holding and braking., Spacious like a compact MPV, yet maneuverable and easy to park., Low fuel consumption (7.5L/100km SP95, 8.5L/100km E85)., High-quality, durable finish.
Cons:
None
Problem: Gearbox
Comfort, handling for an MPV, short 6-speed gearbox, elastic and very flexible engine even at low revs (this is linked to E85 with a higher octane rating than petrol, which improves torque). A bit noisy during high revs (due to the short gearbox) but you can't have everything!
Pros:
Comfort, MPV handling, Short 6-speed gearbox, Flexible engine, smooth at low RPM (E85 effect)
Cons:
Slightly noisy at high RPM (short gearbox), a compromise
Problem: Brake Caliper
Good car, 3rd Scenic. First one new, injection problems, injector leaks. Second one, dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree - known issue for Renault and media, but they wouldn't cover it! Now on the 3rd, never at peace, already 2 garage visits for the electronic parking brake key. 1st time cleared faults for €50. 2nd time reprogrammed for €90. 3rd visit in a few days, even though the brake works correctly with the key. Maybe the issue is with the known Renault computer.
Pros:
Good car (3rd Scenic)
Cons:
First one had injection and injector leak problems., Second one had a known dashboard issue ('Christmas tree')., Third one already had 2 garage visits for the electronic parking brake., Electronic parking brake issues requiring costly repairs and reprogramming.
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