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Renault Clio problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the Renault Clio: Clio II (1998–2012), Clio III (2005–2012), Clio IV (2012–2019) and Clio V (2019–today). The one with the best score is the Renault Clio V (7.1/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Renault Clio II

    1998–2012

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.5 dCi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v, 1.4 and 1.6 8v, 1.2 16v, AL4 / DP0 gearbox, 2.0 16v F4R and F4RT

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Renault Clio III

    2005–2012

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.5 dCi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v, 1.2 16v, AL4 / DP0 gearbox, 2.0 16v F4R and F4RT

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.5 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Renault Clio IV

    2012–2019

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.2 TCe, 0.9 TCe, EDC gearbox, 1.2 16v, 1.5 dCi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.0 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Renault Clio V

    2019–today

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.3 TCe, EDC gearbox, 1.0 TCe / SCe, E-Tech Híbrido, 1.5 dCi

    Most serious fault: High severity

    7.1 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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