2002 Renault Scenic Dynamique 1.9 DCI
Summary:
Good looking all rounder
Faults:
Black smoke pouring from exhaust resulting in a breakdown and £350 repair bill as the fuel injector had failed and all glow plugs had to be replaced.
The front brake disks are severely scored and need replacing at a cost of £200.
The cabin does not warm up for a long time in cold weather, (longer than any other car I have owned).
As I drive off, the doors lock themselves, (they have only been doing this for six months).
The battery stopped working after two years.
Have had two cracks in windscreen at quite low speed.
When idling the engine vibrates erratically and the rev counter dips. It only does this now and again and no garage or diagnostic check have found any fault.
On windy days the car feels very unstable.
General Comments:
Drives well for a diesel, quite nippy.
Good size family car with good interior features.
Been to France twice and the car performed very well, comfortable and efficient.
High driving position means it's easy to step in and out of, and there is good visibility when driving.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th December, 2005
1st Jan 2007, 14:05
I would also add that this person has a Diesel and I have yet to drive a diesel that does not take a lot longer to heat up than a petrol.
14th May 2007, 22:42
I note your problem with the engine running roughly at times and the revs dipping. I have a similar problem with a Rover 45. Full diagnostics through the proper software done in my presence noted that the stepper motor was out of parameter. This was reset, but the fault continued after a brief period where it was OK. A replacement stepper motor was installed. Again it worked OK for a day then developed the same fault running rough and revs hunting to the point of stalling - especially in cold weather. Garage suggested a new ECU - but I drew the line. I suspect a sensor on the intake side as it appears to be OK when the weather is warm.
4th Apr 2006, 13:41
It is not a fault that the doors lock themselves when you set off driving, it is a safety feature.