Skip to content
Emergency
KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Captur (I) 1.3 TCe (H5Ht) common problems.

2013–2019 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

6 known faults with sources

Renault Captur (I) 1.3 TCe (H5Ht): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
Engine / equipment
1.3 TCe (H5Ht) in the Renault Captur (I)
Period mentioned
2013–2019
Symptoms
Injection light on (up to 01/10/2019); Pressure light on (up to 31/12/2022); Injection light on, or lack of power (until the end of production); 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) Injection light on (up to 01/10/2019): Particulate filter pressure sensor. 2) Pressure light on (up to 31/12/2022): Oil pressure sensor. 3) Injection light on, or lack of power (until the end of production): Oil flow control valves. 4) Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019): Air filter box inlet duct. 5) Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017): Brake fluid reservoir. 6) 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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry
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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry
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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry
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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry
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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry

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.

Sources from the original database

View full entry

Other engines of the Renault Captur (I)