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Used Renault Mégane IV: the buying guide

Hatchback · 2016–2023 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 28 sources cited · updated on 14 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€460/month
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €23,900

4 known faults

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Renault Mégane IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Compact rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2015, with a 384 L boot in the saloon and 521 L in the Estate. Car Verif considers it worth buying under conditions: avoid the early 1.2 TCe (oil consumption), check the clutch of manual 1.3 TCe models, and test the EDC gearbox and the electronics.

Reliability
3.5/5
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €23,900
Monthly cost
€460
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: TCe 140, Blue dCi 115.

  • TCe 130 (1.2)

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Early 1.2 turbo (2016), also later offered with a 7-speed EDC gearbox. Engines from the first months are affected by oil consumption; replaced by the 1.3 TCe 140.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft, HRA2DDT)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • dCi 110

    Diesel · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 dCi at launch, with a 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed EDC gearbox.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • TCe 115

    Petrol · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Entry-level 1.3 TCe with a manual gearbox and particulate filter.

  • TCe 140

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 140 hp · 6.0 L/100 km · 134 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe with 240 Nm, successor to the 1.2 TCe 130, with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed EDC. Fiches-auto judges the EDC version "more than recommendable".

    Engine: Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • TCe 160

    Petrol · Manual · 160 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe replacing the 1.6 TCe: 260 Nm with manual, 270 Nm with EDC7.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • Blue dCi 115

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 Blue dCi with SCR catalytic converter (AdBlue), with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed EDC.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • E-Tech plug-in 160

    Hybrid · Automatic · 160 hp · 1.2 L/100 km · 28 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid (9.8 kWh battery) arrived in 2020, first on the Estate: around 50 km of electric range (WLTP). The boot loses volume.

    Engine: Renault 1.6 E-Tech hybrid (H4M)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

Market prices

€9,500 – €23,900

Indicative range: 2016 to 2023, yearly medians of 306 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Oil consumption of the early 1.2 TCe

Severity 2/3 · Costly

The 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) of the early Mégane IV can consume oil because of its piston rings: according to Car Verif, citing L'argus, engines built up to 11 May 2016 are affected. Que Choisir reports many cases on this engine, some leading to engine failure. Check the engine's manufacturing date and measure oil consumption.

Versions
TCe 130 (1.2)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Premature clutch wear (1.3 TCe with manual gearbox)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Out of 14 Mégane IV 1.3 TCe examined between 70,000 and 130,000 km, Car Verif found 7 clutches worn prematurely, at an average cost of 800 to 1,200 euros. On the Que Choisir forum, owners of manual 1.3 TCe models (Mégane 4, Scénic, Captur) describe a spongy pedal, friction and squealing when warm.

Versions
TCe 115, TCe 140, TCe 160
Onset
not documented
Repair
€800 to €1,200

EDC gear selector knob cracking

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The release button on the EDC gearbox selector knob can crack and then break: it then becomes impossible to engage a gear and the car is immobilised. According to Motor1 (citing L'argus), Mégane 4 vehicles built before 11 May 2018 are affected; the only remedy is replacing the knob, which Renault agrees to do on request (no recall).

Versions
TCe 130 (1.2), dCi 110
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

12 V battery and 12 V circuit of the plug-in hybrid

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

On the Mégane E-Tech plug-in, owners report repeated 12 V battery failures (the car will no longer unlock or start) and cuts in the 12 V circuit with a "Electrical fault" message, dealt with through software updates and battery replacement.

Versions
E-Tech plug-in 160
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Mégane”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€148
Insurance€70
Maintenance€36
Depreciation€206
Total per month€460

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
  • Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€148

TCe 140 version: combined consumption of 6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

6 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €148

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€70

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€36

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€206

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • 1.2 TCe 130: check the engine's manufacturing date and measure oil consumption; demand the maintenance invoices.
  • Manual 1.3 TCe: check the clutch during the test drive (spongy pedal, friction, noise when warm).
  • EDC gearbox: the test drive should show smooth gear changes in town and under acceleration, with no jerks, delayed engagement or vibrations; check that the selector knob is not cracked.
  • Blue dCi: make sure no "Emissions system fault" message is displayed (Renault launched a catalytic converter replacement campaign) and that the AdBlue system works.
  • Test the R-Link 2 multimedia screen and all its functions.
  • Plug-in hybrid: check the 12 V battery, the charging and the absence of electrical warning messages.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have the service book and maintenance invoices, including any work carried out under warranty?
  • Have the clutch or gearbox (including the EDC selector knob) already been replaced?
  • Has a warning message (emissions, electrical fault) ever appeared?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Buy with care
Price
€11,680 – €26,318
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Volkswagen Golf

VII · 2012–2020

Buy with care
Price
€7,200 – €18,800
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Peugeot 308

II · 2013–2021

Extra caution
Price
€6,500 – €13,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Renault Mégane IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault Mégane IV reliable?

Car Verif gives it a "GO under conditions" (6.5/10): the weak point is the early 1.2 TCe, and the EDC gearbox and R-Link 2 electronics should be tested. On the 1.3 TCe, Car Verif finds no serious engine failures but frequent premature clutch wear.

Which engine should I choose on a used Mégane IV?

The 1.3 TCe 140, a more torquey successor to the 1.2 TCe 130; Fiches-auto judges its EDC version "more than recommendable". For high mileage, the 1.5 Blue dCi 115 is available with a manual or 7-speed EDC gearbox. Avoid 1.2 TCe engines built before mid-May 2016.

What is the boot capacity of the Mégane IV?

384 L (VDA standard) for the saloon and 521 L for the Estate. The plug-in hybrid loses volume: 414 L in the saloon and 434 L in the Estate according to Automobile Propre.

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