Renault Clio (V): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Renault Clio (V), all engines

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

Clutch noise with the air conditioning on (up to 19/09/2019); Creak when pressing the clutch (up to 16/11/2021); High-pitched noise while driving with the manual gearbox (up to 12/11/2021); [E-Tech hybrid] "Risk of gearbox damage" message (up to 07/03/2021); [E-Tech hybrid] "Electric motor overheating" message and/or loss of drive (from 01/01/2020 to 19/01/2024); [E-Tech hybrid] "Gearbox overheating" message (from 01/01/2020 to 04/06/2024)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Clutch noise with the air conditioning on (up to 19/09/2019): Reprogramming. 2) Creak when pressing the clutch (up to 16/11/2021): Clutch slave cylinder. 3) High-pitched noise while driving with the manual gearbox (up to 12/11/2021): Gear-change cable. 4) [E-Tech hybrid] "Risk of gearbox damage" message (up to 07/03/2021): Reprogramming or even oil pump or gearbox replacement. 5) [E-Tech hybrid] "Electric motor overheating" message and/or loss of drive (from 01/01/2020 to 19/01/2024): Electric motor O-ring to be replaced or gearbox to be replaced; 100% covered for cars under 7 years or 150,000 km. 6) [E-Tech hybrid] "Gearbox overheating" message (from 01/01/2020 to 04/06/2024): Reprogram the injection and HEVC control units.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database