KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Scénic (III) / Grand Scénic (III) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) common problems.

2009–2016 · Petrol

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

3 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.

Starter motor, brakes, suspension and rust on the Scénic IIIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Scénic III and Grand Scénic III (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2009–2016
Symptoms: A failing starter (especially 2009–2010), worn or cracked brake discs from the seventh year, broken springs, joints and steering at the roadworthiness test, rusty underbody after about five years, failing exhaust and lights; on diesels, the boost-pressure sensor.
Possible cause described: TÜV data collected by the guide. Recalls: untightened seat-runner bolts, a vacuum pump that could remove brake assistance, injection software for low manifold vacuum and automatic-gearbox software.
Check for the garage: Check the campaigns by VIN (vacuum pump, seats); check discs, springs, joints and underbody.
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.

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.

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.