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

Engine / equipment

Renault Twingo (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2014–2024

Symptoms

Gears will not engage, 5-speed manual (up to 27/10/2017); Squeak in 5th, 5-speed manual (from January 2016 to 30/04/2018); Clutch pedal returns slowly (up to July 2018)

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) Gears will not engage, 5-speed manual (up to 27/10/2017): Gearbox oil change. 2) Squeak in 5th, 5-speed manual (from January 2016 to 30/04/2018): 5th gear or complete gearbox. 3) Clutch pedal returns slowly (up to July 2018): Clutch master cylinder.

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