Renault Fluence (2009–2016)Faults with the clutch

Clutch of the Renault Fluence: problems and faults

Medium severity: Premature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4) · EDC gearbox
Medium severity: Premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems · 1.5 dCi engine

Most serious fault: Medium severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

Fluence EDC gearbox

- Medium severityFrequency: CommonClutchPremature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4)Yes: the dry-clutch EDC6 (DC4) is known for juddering and running roughly at low speed, and its clutch wears out sooner than one in a wet gearbox; several owners document clutch and complete gearbox replacements across different Renault models since 2010.

Fluence 1.5 dCi

- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalClutchPremature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problemsThe 105 and 110 hp 1.5 dCi engines can break the dual-mass flywheel early, sometimes before 40,000 km. It warns you with vibrations at idle and metallic noises, and forces you to replace the clutch and flywheel assembly.Repair (garage): €700–€1,300

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €700^[2][3] (premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems) to €1,300^[2][3] (premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems), including VAT. If the fault is caught in time, the repair is usually much cheaper.

Parts for the Renault Fluence for faults with the clutch

The same search across several shops so you can compare prices. The part number varies with the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

Dry dual-clutch kit (EDC6/DC4)
- Buy part at Autodoc (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
Dual-mass flywheel
- Buy part at Autodoc (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
Clutch kit
- Buy part at Autodoc (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the clutch does the Renault Fluence have?

In the Renault Fluence there are 2 documented faults with the clutch: premature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4) (EDC gearbox) and premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems (1.5 dCi engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Clutch of the Renault Fluence: how much does the repair cost?

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €700 (premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems) to €1,300 (premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems), including VAT.

Which engines of the Renault Fluence have faults with the clutch?

The documented faults affect the EDC and 1.5 dCi engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the clutch on your Renault Fluence? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

Fiabilité de la boîte EDC : problèmes en série ?fiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · published February 2020 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Volante bimasa, averías y precio de sustituciónDiariomotor · Motoring press · published 3 November 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
Diesels : volant moteur défectueuxFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · published 17 October 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French