no report yet
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.
1985 Renault EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1985 Renault Encore, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 1995. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1985 Renault Encore has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1985 Renault Encore recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Risk. THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Renault.
Best & worst years
1985 vs. every other Encore year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Encore median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1985 Encore?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.