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Renault Clio IV faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

4 known faults

1.2 16V 75

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

0.9 TCe 90

  1. Thermostat housing leak on the 0.9 TCe

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 0.9 TCe can leak at the thermostat housing or the water pump; an undetected drop in coolant can lead to overheating and a cylinder head gasket failure. Of 14 Clio IV 0.9 TCe examined by a garage partnered with Car Verif, 7 showed a leak at the thermostat gasket, with no serious engine failure.

    Versions
    0.9 TCe 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 TCe 120 EDC

  1. Oil overconsumption and engine failure on the 1.2 TCe 120

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    H5 series 1.2 TCe engines built between 2012 and 2016 can have a manufacturing fault that first shows up as oil overconsumption; Que Choisir cites the Clio 4 among the affected models. Warning signs are the oil warning light, blue smoke from the exhaust and abnormal engine noises. Fiches-auto states that the Clio 4's 1.2 TCe 120 is mainly affected by this problem, and owners report engine replacements.

    Versions
    1.2 TCe 120 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. EDC gearbox: jerks, neutral drops and clutch needing replacement

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The EDC dual-clutch gearbox can cause jerks, drops into neutral, loss of reverse or the message “gearbox to be checked”; a drift in calibration, pressure or of a clutch can even immobilise the car. Owners of Clio 4 TCe 120 EDC describe faults appearing when the gearbox is hot, a clutch diagnosed as faulty, and repairs that do not always solve the problem.

    Versions
    1.2 TCe 120 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 75

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 90

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 110

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC

  1. Brake hoses worn by wheel-arch liners (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Incorrect factory fitting of the front wheel-arch liners could make them rub against the brake hoses and reduce braking efficiency. Renault recalled more than 150,000 Clio IV in September 2014, then a further 85,632 built from 5 March 2013 to 10 September 2014 in Bursa (Turkey) in July 2015. According to Renault, the hoses only had to be replaced on 0.5% of cars.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 16V 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 1.2 TCe 120 EDC, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.6 TCe 200 RS EDC, 1.6 TCe 220 RS Trophy EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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