2nd Dec 2002, 00:47

In the past 12 months alone, my 1995 Renault Laguna (73,592 kilometers, bought new) has cost me A$6185 for mechanical repairs, excluding regular servicing.

First the ABS system failed (which it also did under warranty, owing to a wiring fault). A new ABS computer and wheel sensor were installed this time at a cost of A$2312 for parts, plus labour (at A$95 an hour!). A fault still remained, which turned out to be a wiring fault (which I had told the dealer to check before ordering replacement parts, in view of the car's history). They claim this was a separate fault, of course, and how can you prove otherwise?

Then the air-con fan burnt out, and a new one was quoted at A$2000 plus labour. On the day I picked the car up (without replacement fan - I am trying to get a used one), the dealer told me another '95 Laguna had just come in with the same fault.

Then there are the trivial items this year, like a leaking coolant header tank (a mere A$135), disc brake rotor replacement (A$218)...not to mention a leaking main seal two years ago which required removing the engine and transmission -- a mere A$1915.

I agree it's a superb car to drive, but its underlying quality and reliability are appalling.

25th Oct 2005, 20:28

I have a Renault Laguna 2.0 RXE, and have had nothing but problems.

It has a lack of power. It's always banging. Don't know where it's coming from.

Sometimes it just cuts out.

I have had Renault 5, 19, 25, with no problems, so why are Renault Lagunas so rubbish? I don't know, but I would not touch a Renault Laguna again.