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RenaultRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints on file for 15 Renault models. The Alliance has the most (36). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models150 currently sold
Owner complaints54All model years
Most complaintsAlliance36 complaints
Latest recall97V-226Dec 9, 1997

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Past Renault models

Alliance1983–1987 · 36 complaints
Medallion1988–1989 · 11 complaints
Encore1983–1987 · 5 complaints
Renault1975–1986 · 2 complaints
17tl1975–1977 · 0 complaints
18i1981–1985 · 0 complaints
Fuego1985 · 0 complaints
LE CAR1976–1982 · 0 complaints
R11901969 · 0 complaints
R51976–1981 · 0 complaints
121971–1977 · 0 complaints
Sportwagon1983–1985 · 0 complaints
151975–1977 · 0 complaints
161969 · 0 complaints
171981 · 0 complaints
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New Renault recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system97V-226 · Medallion · Dec 9, 1997 · 32,000 vehiclesDefroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core92V-051 · Alliance, Encore · Apr 10, 1992 · 540,000 vehiclesWiring: fuses and circuit breakers91V-037 · Medallion · Mar 4, 1991 · 30,000 vehiclesVehicle speed control90V-138 · Medallion · Aug 9, 1990 · 30,000 vehiclesDefroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core88V-087 · Alliance, Encore · May 31, 1988 · 240,000 vehiclesSeats88V-060 · Alliance, Encore · Apr 8, 1988 · 149,000 vehiclesDelivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings87V-049 · Alliance, Encore · Apr 14, 1987 · 15,078 vehiclesVehicle speed control: cables85V-093 · Sportwagon · Jul 22, 1985 · 866 vehicles