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1986 Renault EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Renault Encore, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Renault Encore has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1986 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

Recall 92V-051 · Apr 10, 1992 · 540,000 vehicles

Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 88V-087 · May 31, 1988 · 240,000 vehicles

Risk. THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1986 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
In owners' words

What Encore owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

OWNER HAD WORK PREFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO RECALL CONCERNING HEATER CORE. RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED AND THIS RESULTED IN HEATER CORE MELTDOWN. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 814072 · Jul 11, 1997

Own a 1986 Encore?

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