KNOWN FAULTS · Renault
Renault Mégane (III) 1.6 dCi (R9M) common problems.
2008–2016 · Diesel
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5 known faults with sources
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Engines, EGR and campaigns on the Mégane IIIKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Mégane III (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2016
- Symptoms
- Camshaft phaser on the 1.6 (K4M), stretched chain on the 1.4 TCe (H4J) and 1.2 TCe with a risk of serious failure, oil consumption, 1.9 dCi turbo, clogged EGR, juddering clutch; at the roadworthiness test, springs, shock absorbers, joints, lights and brakes.
- Possible cause described
- The guide recommends replacing the K4M phaser with the belt. Recalls: brake-pedal plate (10/6–15/7/2009), power-steering wiring (1/10/2009–12/3/2010) and the CC parcel shelf (up to 31/7/2013).
- Check for the garage
- Listen to the chain when cold (TCe), measure oil consumption, clean the EGR; check the campaigns by VIN.
- 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 entryRenault Mégane (III) 1.6 dCi (R9M): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 dCi (R9M) in the Renault Mégane (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2016
- Symptoms
- Engine noise and will not start (up to 01/07/2012); Fuel leak (from 24/11/2014 to 29/05/2015 or from 17/08/2015 to 11/12/2015); "Check injection" message; [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi] Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015); [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi/2.0 dCi] Will not start (up to 11/06/2015)
- 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) Engine noise and will not start (up to 01/07/2012): Timing chain. 2) Fuel leak (from 24/11/2014 to 29/05/2015 or from 17/08/2015 to 11/12/2015): High-pressure pipe between the injectors and the pump to be replaced. 3) "Check injection" message: Oxygen sensor. 4) [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi] Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015): Exhaust flap. 5) [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi/2.0 dCi] Will not start (up to 11/06/2015): Fuel pump and 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 entryRenault Mégane (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Mégane (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2016
- Symptoms
- [EDC dual-clutch] EDC gearbox clutch slip (up to 19/12/2013); [EDC dual-clutch] "Check EDC" message (up to June 2016); [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive with the EDC gearbox (up to 30/10/2014); [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive and EDC gearbox light on; [5-speed manual] Gears will not engage (5-speed manual); [manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 29/08/2013)
- 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) [EDC dual-clutch] EDC gearbox clutch slip (up to 19/12/2013): Input shaft seal, or even the clutch. 2) [EDC dual-clutch] "Check EDC" message (up to June 2016): Reprogramming. 3) [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive with the EDC gearbox (up to 30/10/2014): Reprogramming. 4) [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive and EDC gearbox light on: Reprogramming. 5) [5-speed manual] Gears will not engage (5-speed manual): Gearbox to be repaired. 6) [manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 29/08/2013): Clutch slave cylinder.
- 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 entryRenault Mégane (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Mégane (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2016
- Symptoms
- [suspension] Rear axle noise; [tyres] Tyre pressure light on (from January 2008 to March 2010)
- 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) [suspension] Rear axle noise: Inject foam into the crossmember. 2) [tyres] Tyre pressure light on (from January 2008 to March 2010): Valves 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 entryRenault Mégane (III): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Mégane (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2016
- Symptoms
- [climate control] Left/right temperature difference (up to 01/04/2012); [climate control] Air conditioning fault; [electronics] Airbag light on (up to 23/02/2009); [ventilation] Ventilation faults (up to 19/03/2010); [ventilation] Ventilation jams (up to 14/04/2015); [doors and openings] Windows jam or drop (up to 16/09/2011); [multimedia] R-Link system bugs; [multimedia] Bluetooth fault (up to 09/06/2015); [sealing] Water leak at the front seats (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) [climate control] Left/right temperature difference (up to 01/04/2012): Climate control panel. 2) [climate control] Air conditioning fault: Condenser (up to 13/09/2012) or air distribution box (up to 11/12/2012). 3) [electronics] Airbag light on (up to 23/02/2009): Control unit. 4) [ventilation] Ventilation faults (up to 19/03/2010): Blower speed control module. 5) [ventilation] Ventilation jams (up to 14/04/2015): Control units. 6) [doors and openings] Windows jam or drop (up to 16/09/2011): Channel, seal, mechanism and glass. 7) [multimedia] R-Link system bugs: Reprogramming. 8) [multimedia] Bluetooth fault (up to 09/06/2015): R-Link update. 9) [sealing] Water leak at the front seats (until the end of production): Modify the scuttle (below the windscreen) drain pipes.
- 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.