Renault Fluence with EDC gearbox problems
The Renault Fluence used the EDC gearbox from 2010 to 2016 (dCi 110 EDC). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “EDC gearbox overheating and safety neutral” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Gearbox score on this car
6.2 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Fluence. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Renault Fluence
5.4 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
EDC gearbox
Safest optionRenault EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch): DC4/EDC6 de Getrag and EDC7
- In the Fluence
- 2010–2016[1]
- Name
- dCi 110 EDC
- Faults that affect it
- 4 · 3 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
EDC6 (6-speed: DC4 dry or DW6 wet)since 2010 · DC4, DW6
With cautionIt is the version with the most documented complaints of clutch wear, low-speed judder and complete failures, especially in its dry-clutch variant (DC4); before buying, check the gearbox history and take a demanding test drive both cold and warm.[2][3]
Faults that affect the Fluence
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionEDC gearbox overheating and safety neutralYes: several owners document that the EDC gearbox can drop into neutral or lose its gears when it overheats under sustained load, and Renault even updated the EDC7 (DW5) gearbox software of the first Mégane IV GT cars because the overheating increased the risk of an accident.Repair (garage): €2,100
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsControl electronics fault: "check gearbox" warning and loss of gearsYes: a fault in the sensors or switches that tell the control unit the position of each clutch (the "manocontact") can make the EDC gearbox lose the gears associated with one of the two clutches, for example only the even gears or only reverse, with a "check gearbox" warning on the dashboard.
- 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.
- High severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil leak from the EDC output shaft sealOne documented case (Renault Captur 1.2 TCe 120, failure at 48,000 km) describes an oil leak from the output shaft seal ("joint spy") of the EDC gearbox that ended in a complete automatic gearbox failure; we have not found other cases with the same exact diagnosis.
What to check before buying a used Renault Fluence with EDC gearbox
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the EDC gearbox (2010–2016)
EDC gearbox overheating and safety neutral
High severityPremature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4)
Medium severityOil leak from the EDC output shaft seal
High severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Renault Fluence
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Renault Fluence outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTyres and wheelsWheel bolts under-tightened on cars built in 2015Yes: a Safety Gate alert (A12/0087/16) covers Fluence X38 cars built between 1 April and 6 November 2015, because insufficiently tightened wheel bolts could cause a wheel to be lost while driving. It is a preventive recall: check with your VIN whether your car is included.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle stub axle bolt badly tightened on cars from February 2016Yes: Safety Gate alert A12/1664/16 covers Fluence cars built between 1 and 17 February 2016, because the rear stub axle bolt (right, left or both) may have been left untightened or badly tightened, with a risk of sudden loss of the wheel. It is a preventive and very narrow recall.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorPremature deterioration of the steering wheel trim, gear knob and seatSeveral owners compiled by fiches-auto.fr say that the leather on the steering wheel, gear knob and driver's seat degrades sooner than expected, sometimes with parts replaced. There is no campaign or public bulletin about it.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBroken or noisy door check strapsSome owners compiled by fiches-auto.fr report doors that creak or make a loud noise when opened and door check straps that break or have to be replaced several times. It is a nuisance with no safety implications, and there is no official campaign.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCar radio and multimedia GPS faultsIt is the most repeated electrical complaint on fiches-auto.fr for the Fluence: 6 of the 87 reports mention the radio or CD. One testimony describes a GPS/radio that switches on with the car locked. There is no campaign or official data.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Fluence with EDC gearbox reliable?
The Renault Fluence used the EDC gearbox from 2010 to 2016 (dCi 110 EDC). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “EDC gearbox overheating and safety neutral” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Renault Fluence with EDC gearbox have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: EDC gearbox overheating and safety neutral (high severity), control electronics fault: "check gearbox" warning and loss of gears (high severity), premature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4) (medium severity) and oil leak from the EDC output shaft seal (high severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Renault Fluence?
The safest option is the 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DE, with a «Buy» verdict.
Own a Renault Fluence with EDC gearbox? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.
Sources
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- Renault Fluence - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
- Fiabilité de la boîte EDC : problèmes en série ?fiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · published February 2020 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Essai Renault Scénic 4 dCi 110 EDC7 : le test du Scénic automatiqueL'Argus · Motoring press · published September 2016 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- FACUA alerta de la llamada a revisión de los Renault Megane IV GT por un problema en la caja de cambiosFACUA · Consumer association · published 26 April 2017 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Boîte EDC 6 : que les vitesses impaires qui passentL'argus.fr (forum) · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French