Renault Twingo (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Renault Twingo (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2014–2024

Symptoms

Risk of the anti-roll bar link mounting tab breaking (up to 01/11/2014); Risk of ESP malfunction (up to 22/12/2014); Squeak when turning the steering wheel; Bearing noise from the front axle (from 01/01/2015 to 19/02/2016); Front axle noise (up to 22/02/2016); Fluid (brake) leak (up to 23/08/2017); Brake fault light on (up to 08/11/2017); Poor steering assistance below 0 °C (up to 24/01/2018); Squeak from the front axle (from 01/12/2015 to 22/06/2018); Knock from the front axle over speed bumps (until the end of production)

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) Risk of the anti-roll bar link mounting tab breaking (up to 01/11/2014): Shock absorbers (10,190 cars, recall). 2) Risk of ESP malfunction (up to 22/12/2014): Reprogramming (22,903 cars). 3) Squeak when turning the steering wheel: Steering column (up to 09/09/2015) or tie rods. 4) Bearing noise from the front axle (from 01/01/2015 to 19/02/2016): Wheel hub and bearing to be replaced. 5) Front axle noise (up to 22/02/2016): Re-tighten the anti-roll bar link nuts. 6) Fluid (brake) leak (up to 23/08/2017): Tighten the master cylinder unions or replace the pipes. 7) Brake fault light on (up to 08/11/2017): Reprogram the ESP control unit. 8) Poor steering assistance below 0 °C (up to 24/01/2018): Reprogram the steering control unit. 9) Squeak from the front axle (from 01/12/2015 to 22/06/2018): Steering links. 10) Knock from the front axle over speed bumps (until the end of production): Shock absorber bump stops to be replaced.

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