KNOWN FAULTS · Renault
Known faults for the Renault Laguna (I).
2000–2001 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 16V (Petrol) · 3.0 V6 (Petrol) · 1.9 dTi / dCi (F9Q) (Diesel) · 2.2 dT (G8T) (Diesel)
Applies if: First-generation Laguna.
Oil leaks, pumps and electronics on the first-generation LagunaKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Laguna I (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2001
- Symptoms
- Engine and gearbox oil leaks, failing alternator, fuel pump and water pump, exhaust leaks, remote keys and displays that stop working, rough running and rust.
- Possible cause described
- It is usually the sump gasket (an easy fix) or the gearbox output seals (expensive, the gearbox must come out). Faulty control units explain the rough running.
- Check for the garage
- Locate the source of the leaks before repairing; check the alternator, pumps and underside.
- 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 entryEngines for this model
- 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 16VPetrol
- 3.0 V6Petrol
- 1.9 dTi / dCi (F9Q)Diesel
- 2.2 dT (G8T)Diesel