KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Known faults for the Renault Twingo (I).

2000–2007 · Petrol

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

1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.2 / 1.2 16V (D7F / D4F) (Petrol)

Applies if: The report is from 2002: it covers cars up to about seven years old.

Brakes, damp-sensitive ignition and crankshaft seal on the first-generation TwingoKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Twingo I (1.2 and 1.2 16V)
Period mentioned: Approx. 1997–2007
Symptoms: Badly worn brake discs and cracked brake hoses; misfires or hard starting in damp weather; oil leaking between engine and gearbox; play in the front axle; failing rear lights.
Possible cause described: The TÜV report published by AUTO BILD criticises the brakes above average (discs and hoses on five- and seven-year-old cars). The ignition reacts to damp, especially the distributor cap; oil loss usually comes from the crankshaft seal behind the flywheel; the front axle wears. The new four-cylinder engine from 1997 is more reliable than the earlier one.
Check for the garage: Measure the discs and check the brake hoses; dry and check the ignition if it misfires in the rain; look for oil between engine and gearbox; check front-axle play and the lights before the roadworthiness test.
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.