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Used Renault Scénic IV: the buying guide

MPV · 2016–2022 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 33 sources cited · updated on 14 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€422/month
Indicative prices
€7,890 – €17,439

3 known faults

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Renault Scénic IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

MPV rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2016, with a 506 L boot (Scénic) and a Grand Scénic version seating up to 7. Car Verif considers it worth buying under conditions: avoid the 1.2 TCe (oil consumption that can lead to engine failure), test the EDC gearbox, and check the AdBlue system of the 1.7 Blue dCi.

Reliability
3.5/5
Indicative prices
€7,890 – €17,439
Monthly cost
€422
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.3 TCe 140, 1.7 Blue dCi 120.

  • 1.2 TCe 115

    Petrol · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Launch 1.2 turbo (2016-2018), with a 6-speed manual gearbox only.

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

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.2 TCe 130

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Launch 1.2 turbo (2016-2018), without EDC gearbox. Affected by oil consumption; replaced in 2018 by the 1.3 TCe.

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

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.3 TCe 115

    Petrol · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe introduced in 2018, with a 6-speed manual gearbox only.

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

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • 1.3 TCe 140

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 140 hp · 7.6 L/100 km · Crit'Air 1

    Direct-injection 1.3 TCe co-developed with Mercedes (240 Nm from 1,600 rpm), with a manual or 7-speed EDC gearbox. Caradisiac judges the EDC version "the right choice".

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

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • 1.3 TCe 160

    Petrol · Manual · 160 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe with 260 Nm with a manual gearbox and 270 Nm with the 7-speed EDC gearbox.

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

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • 1.5 dCi 95

    Diesel · Manual · 95 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Entry-level 1.5 dCi (K9K) from launch, with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.5 dCi 110

    Diesel · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 dCi from launch, with a manual or optional EDC gearbox. Replaced in autumn 2018 by the 1.7 Blue dCi.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.5 dCi 110 Hybrid Assist

    Diesel · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 2

    dCi 110 with a 6-speed manual gearbox, assisted by a 10 kW electric machine powered at 48 V (up to 15 Nm of extra torque); no charging socket. Homologated gain: 3.5 instead of 3.9 l/100 km.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.6 dCi 130

    Diesel · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 dCi from launch, with a 6-speed manual gearbox only.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.6 dCi (R9M)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • 1.6 dCi 160

    Diesel · Automatic · 160 hp · Crit'Air 2

    High-end 1.6 dCi, with a 6-speed EDC gearbox only.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.6 dCi (R9M)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • 1.7 Blue dCi 120

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.7 Blue dCi with SCR (AdBlue) introduced in autumn 2018 (300 Nm from 1,500 rpm), with a manual gearbox, then also with a 6-speed EDC from April 2019.

  • 1.7 Blue dCi 150

    Diesel · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.7 Blue dCi with 340 Nm, with a manual or 6-speed EDC gearbox from April 2019.

Market prices

€7,890 – €17,439

Indicative range: 2016 to 2022, yearly medians of 192 online listings collected by AutoScout24 (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 1.2 TCe

Severity 2/3 · Costly

The 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) of Scénic IV models from 2016 to 2018 is known for consuming oil, due to a sealing fault in the second piston ring: Car Verif, drawing on L'argus, reports a risk of engine failure and classes these versions as "to avoid". Que Choisir reports many cases on this engine; on the Planète Renault forum, members believe even the 1.2 TCe 130 of the Scénic 4 is not immune.

Versions
1.2 TCe 115, 1.2 TCe 130
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

EDC gearbox of the 1.5 dCi 110: jerking and clutch failure

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Owners of Scénic 4 dCi 110 EDC describe violent jerks when restarting after Stop & Start and engine speed oscillations; in one case, one of the gearbox clutches failed and the gearbox had to be replaced, with 2,500 euros left to the customer after Renault's contribution. Fiches-auto also notes noisy and harsh clutch engagement when cold on Renault EDC gearboxes.

Versions
1.5 dCi 110
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

AdBlue system of the 1.7 Blue dCi

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Fiches-auto observes that the 1.7 Blue dCi suffers mainly from its AdBlue injection system. Scénic 4 owners report a urea supply module failing at 11,000 km (with the vehicle announced to lock after 1,000 km), or a complete replacement of the AdBlue management under warranty, with the car off the road for nearly three months.

Versions
1.7 Blue dCi 120, 1.7 Blue dCi 150
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 Scénic”). 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€187
Insurance€77
Maintenance€38
Depreciation€120
Total per month€422

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
  • 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)€187

1.3 TCe 140 version: combined consumption of 7.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

7.6 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €187

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

Insurance€77

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

Maintenance€38

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

Depreciation€120

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: demand the maintenance history and the oil level record, and measure oil consumption; without a history, prefer a 1.3 TCe.
  • EDC gearbox: test it cold with Stop & Start activated; a jerk on restart or irregular gear changes should lead you to walk away.
  • 1.7 Blue dCi: check that no AdBlue or engine warning light is displayed and ask for invoices for any work on the AdBlue system.
  • Check the wear of the 20-inch tyres (195/55 R20 as standard), which cost more than 17-inch tyres and sometimes wear quickly at the front.
  • Scénic built between September 2018 and June 2019: check with Renault that the recall campaign for the fuel line (risk of leaks and fire) has been carried out.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have the service book and maintenance invoices, including any oil top-ups?
  • Have the EDC gearbox, the clutch or the AdBlue system already been repaired or replaced?
  • Have all the manufacturer's recalls been carried out?

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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Peugeot 5008

II · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€13,100 – €27,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Mégane

IV · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €23,900
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Renault Kadjar

I · 2015–2022

Buy with care
Price
€9,240 – €17,544
Reliability
3/5
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 Scénic 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 Scénic IV reliable?

Car Verif gives it a "GO under conditions" (6.5/10): the sore point is the 1.2 TCe and its oil consumption, and the engine and gearbox should be checked. On the 1.3 TCe, Car Verif found no serious engine failures across 14 audited examples, but some loss of power in severe cold.

Which engine should I choose on a used Scénic IV?

For petrol, the 1.3 TCe 140, introduced in 2018 to replace the 1.2 TCe and offered with a manual or 7-speed EDC gearbox. For diesel, the 1.7 Blue dCi 120, introduced in autumn 2018, while keeping an eye on the AdBlue system. Avoid the 1.2 TCe.

What is the boot capacity of the Scénic IV and Grand Scénic IV?

According to L'argus, 506 L (VDA standard, rear seat fully back) for the Scénic and 718 L for the 5-seat Grand Scénic; in the 7-seat version, the Grand Scénic offers 233 L with the third row unfolded.

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