KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

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

2016–2022 · Petrol

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

2 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.

Suspension, oil leaks and campaigns on the Scénic IVKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Scénic IV and Grand Scénic IV (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2016–2022
Symptoms: Suspension defects well above average at the first roadworthiness test, lights, misaligned doors and interior rattles, engine and gearbox oil leaks after a few years and timing chains that may need replacing before 100,000 km.
Possible cause described: Recalls: automatic-gearbox console insulation (DW5/DW6) that could release P, curtain airbags, cooling-fan capacitors on manual 1.5 dCi (K9K) and 1.7 (R9N), and an R9N fuel line that could leak.
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; check the suspension, oil leaks and chain noise when cold.
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.

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.