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Renault Captur (I) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) common problems.

2013–2019 · Petrol

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Renault Captur (I) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
Engine / equipment
1.2 TCe (H5Ft) in the Renault Captur (I)
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
[1.2 TCe] Excessive oil consumption or even engine failure (up to 11/05/2016), or burnt valves (until the end of production); [1.2 TCe] Injection light on; [1.2 TCe] Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017); Engine faults and loss of power (up to 20/06/2015); Oil leak at the timing cover (up to 10/10/2016); Oil in the cooling system (up to 09/01/2018); Timing chain noise (up to 12/04/2018); [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015); Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019); Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017); Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017)
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) [1.2 TCe] Excessive oil consumption or even engine failure (up to 11/05/2016), or burnt valves (until the end of production): Reprogramming or even engine replacement. 2) [1.2 TCe] Injection light on: Turbo air inlet pipe. 3) [1.2 TCe] Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017): Radiator or even the engine. 4) Engine faults and loss of power (up to 20/06/2015): Top dead centre sensor. 5) Oil leak at the timing cover (up to 10/10/2016): Reseal. 6) Oil in the cooling system (up to 09/01/2018): Water/oil heat exchanger. 7) Timing chain noise (up to 12/04/2018): Timing kit and timing cover. 8) [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015): Engine wiring. 9) Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019): Air filter box inlet duct. 10) Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017): Brake fluid reservoir. 11) Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017): Radiator or even engine 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.

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Renault Captur (I): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
Engine / equipment
Renault Captur (I), all engines
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
[manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 14/04/2017); [manual gearbox] Clutch pedal returns slowly (up to July 2018); [manual gearbox] Noise when pressing the clutch (6-speed manual, from 01/10/2018 to the end of production); [EDC dual-clutch] Creaking (up to 23/02/2016)
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) [manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 14/04/2017): Gearbox (JB, JC, JH and JR) to be repaired. 2) [manual gearbox] Clutch pedal returns slowly (up to July 2018): Clutch master cylinder. 3) [manual gearbox] Noise when pressing the clutch (6-speed manual, from 01/10/2018 to the end of production): Clutch slave cylinder. 4) [EDC dual-clutch] Creaking (up to 23/02/2016): Clutch.
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.

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Renault Captur (I): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
Engine / equipment
Renault Captur (I), all engines
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
Front axle knocking; Stability control (ESC) light on (up to 26/09/2014); Squeaks (up to 14/11/2014); Rear axle noise (up to 08/03/2016); ABS light on because of corrosion
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) Front axle knocking: Steering rack (up to 25/07/2013) or driveshaft nut. 2) Stability control (ESC) light on (up to 26/09/2014): Steering angle sensor. 3) Squeaks (up to 14/11/2014): Front anti-roll bar. 4) Rear axle noise (up to 08/03/2016): Shock absorbers. 5) ABS light on because of corrosion: ABS unit 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.

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Renault Captur (I): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
Engine / equipment
Renault Captur (I), all engines
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
Various faults (mirrors, windows, navigation) (up to 28/04/2015); Ventilation faults (up to early 2018); GPS navigation bugs (up to 18/01/2019)
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) Various faults (mirrors, windows, navigation) (up to 28/04/2015): Front door wiring. 2) Ventilation faults (up to early 2018): Blower speed control module. 3) GPS navigation bugs (up to 18/01/2019): Reprogramming.
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.

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Renault Captur (I): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
Engine / equipment
Renault Captur (I), all engines
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
Front door handle jams (up to 27/10/2017); Tailgate corrosion (from 01/01/2015 to 30/09/2018); Tailgate opening fault; No rear camera image (up to 31/03/2017)
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) Front door handle jams (up to 27/10/2017): Handle to be replaced. 2) Tailgate corrosion (from 01/01/2015 to 30/09/2018): Tailgate to be replaced. 3) Tailgate opening fault: Reprogramming. 4) No rear camera image (up to 31/03/2017): Reprogramming.
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.

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Excessive oil consumption on the 1.2 TCe (H5Ft)Engine
Engine / equipment
1.2 TCe turbo petrol (H5Ft), 115–130 hp
Period mentioned
Approx. 2012–2015
Symptoms
Oil needs topping up often; the level can reach the minimum with no warning on the dashboard. In advanced cases, timing noise, loss of power or serious engine damage.
Possible cause described
Engines built between 2012 and mid-2015 burn too much oil. Renault applied a new calibration from June 2015 and reviews repair support case by case, depending on maintenance, age and mileage.
Check for the garage
Measure oil consumption with the dipstick over several thousand km, ask the dealer for a diagnosis and the calibration update, and keep every maintenance invoice to request support.
Cost cited in the source
Variable: from an ECU update to repairing or replacing the engine; Renault decides support case by case.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeValve timing
Engine / equipment
0.9 TCe (H4Bt) and 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol
Period mentioned
Approx. 2012–2020
Symptoms
Metallic chain rattle, especially when cold or at idle; engine light with a crankshaft–camshaft correlation code; in serious cases the chain jumps and damages the valves.
Possible cause described
The chain, meant to last the engine’s life, can stretch early; tensioners and plastic guides wear, and very long oil-change intervals speed up the wear.
Check for the garage
With any chain noise or a P0016 code, diagnose straight away: measure the stretch and check the tensioner and guides before the timing jumps. Shorten oil-change intervals.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote for the chain kit.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Applies if: Only with the 6-speed EDC automatic (dual clutch). Confirm the gearbox type.

Judder and faults on the EDC dual-clutch automaticAutomatic gearbox
Engine / equipment
6-speed EDC gearbox (dual clutch, DC4 / 6DCT250)
Period mentioned
Approx. 2012–2019
Symptoms
Low-speed judder, harsh 1st–2nd shifts, clunks when selecting D or R, overheating warnings in traffic and a “Check auto gearbox” message.
Possible cause described
Clutch wear, degraded gearbox oil and faults in the software or control module (TCU). Renault released several software updates and revised the oil specification.
Check for the garage
Check software updates and the gearbox oil-change history; reset the clutch adaptations with a diagnostic tool and replace the clutch only if wear exceeds the adjustment range.
Cost cited in the source
Approx. €1,500–2,500 to replace the whole clutch mechanismA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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