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Renault Espace V faults

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

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Reliability
3.5/5

3 known faults

1.6 dCi 130

  1. 1.6 dCi engine failure (cracked crankcase-cylinder)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    According to L'argus, a manufacturing defect in the 1.6 dCi crankcase-cylinder can crack it, leading to engine failure (abnormal noise, oil leak, stalling, coolant consumption). The defect concerns 1,474 vehicles built in France between 10 December 2014 and 19 March 2018. Owners report quotes of 12,000 to 14,000 euros and failures at 82,000 km.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    €12,000 to €14,000

  2. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 dCi 160 EDC

  1. 1.6 dCi engine failure (cracked crankcase-cylinder)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    According to L'argus, a manufacturing defect in the 1.6 dCi crankcase-cylinder can crack it, leading to engine failure (abnormal noise, oil leak, stalling, coolant consumption). The defect concerns 1,474 vehicles built in France between 10 December 2014 and 19 March 2018. Owners report quotes of 12,000 to 14,000 euros and failures at 82,000 km.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    €12,000 to €14,000

  2. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TCe 200 EDC

  1. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Blue dCi 160 EDC

  1. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC

  1. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

TCe 225 EDC

  1. R-Link 2 multimedia system bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Since the launch in 2015, owners have reported no sound, faulty navigation and non-working voice recognition. Renault launched a special technical operation (software update, March 2016) on vehicles built up to 27 October 2015.

    Versions
    1.6 dCi 130, 1.6 dCi 160 EDC, 1.6 TCe 200 EDC, Blue dCi 160 EDC, 2.0 Blue dCi 200 EDC, TCe 225 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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