Renault Arkana E-Tech Híbrido problems
The Renault Arkana used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2020 (E-Tech Hybrid). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Renault Arkana, the safest option is the 1.3 TCe.
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Engine score on this car
7.9 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Arkana. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Renault Arkana
6.9 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Renault-Dacia E-Tech Híbrido (H4M 1.6 and HR12 1.2 Turbo, caja multimodo) · Petrol
- In the Arkana
- since 2020[1]
- Name
- E-Tech Hybrid
- Faults that affect it
- 3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 140-145 (H4M, 2020+)since 2020 · 140–145 hp · H4M
With cautionThe engine and battery have no documented internal faults, but the multi-mode gearbox shared by all E-Tech versions does have a frequent failure pattern across several models (see the gearbox fault); it is worth checking the campaign history before buying.[1][2]
Faults that affect the Arkana
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The E-Tech Híbrido has 4 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionMulti-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)On the Clio, Captur, Arkana, Austral, Duster and Jogger with the E-Tech engine, reports describe a risk of the multi-mode gearbox breaking and being replaced. Renault has launched a campaign over a primary shaft seal fault (2020-January 2024, ~150,000 vehicles) that lets oil into the electric motor.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsHybrid system electrical fault with "DANGER" warning and car won't startSome Renault E-Techs show an "electrical problem DANGER" warning on the instrument panel and the car may not start or may lose electrical functions. Renault has launched a reprogramming campaign for vehicles built between April 2020 and April 2023 (around 154,000 vehicles).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics12 V battery going flat or needing early replacementSeveral Clio, Arkana and Austral owners with the E-Tech engine document premature replacement of the 12 V auxiliary battery, in one case twice in the first year. It is not the most widespread fault of the system, but it appears repeatedly across different models.
What to check before buying a used Renault Arkana E-Tech Híbrido
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the E-Tech Híbrido (since 2020)
Multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)
High severity12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement
Medium severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Renault Arkana
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Renault Arkana outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchErratic behaviour of the E-Tech hybrid automatic gearboxOn the Arkana's E-Tech hybrid version, a significant number of owners describe harsh or random gear changes, loss of traction when pulling away on a slope and even the vehicle being immobilised; there is no Renault campaign or press study confirming it as a pattern, so we document it as a fault reported by owners, not as a fault independently confirmed.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical system12 V battery drain while the car is parkedSeveral Arkana owners report the 12 V battery going flat after just a few weeks, or even a single battery being replaced twice in a year; Renault has not publicly acknowledged excessive drain at rest, so we treat this as reported by owners and not as a confirmed fault.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentResets and freezes of the Easy Link multimedia screenArkana owners describe the Easy Link screen freezing or restarting and the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay pairing being lost frequently; there is no official acknowledgement from Renault or press study confirming it as a pattern.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Arkana E-Tech Híbrido reliable?
The Renault Arkana used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2020 (E-Tech Hybrid). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Renault Arkana, the safest option is the 1.3 TCe.
What faults does the Renault Arkana E-Tech Híbrido have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage) (high severity), hybrid system electrical fault with "DANGER" warning and car won't start (medium severity) and 12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Renault Arkana?
The safest option is the 1.3 TCe in its 1.3 TCe / 1.3 DIG-T 109-163 and Mild Hybrid (H5Ht / HR13DDT / M282, corrected production from 2020) version, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
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- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault ArkanaFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault AustralFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French