KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Known faults for the Renault Mégane (I).

2000–2002 · Petrol / Diesel

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

1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.4 / 1.6 16V (K4J / K4M) (Petrol) · 2.0 16V (F4R) (Petrol) · 1.9 dTi / dCi (F9Q) (Diesel)

Applies if: First-generation Mégane.

Oil leaks, clutch and water pump on the first-generation MéganeKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Mégane I and Scénic I (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 1996–2003
Symptoms: Engine or gearbox oil leaks, a clutch worn out before 100,000 km, leaking shock absorbers, a leaking water pump and a rusty exhaust; light and rear-brake faults.
Possible cause described: It usually leaks from the sump gasket (easy) or the gearbox output seals (expensive). The water pump often fails after a few tens of thousands of kilometres and the exhaust typically lasts about three years before rusting through.
Check for the garage: When replacing the clutch, also replace the gearbox seals; watch the coolant and check shock absorbers, lights and rear brakes.
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.