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Renault Mégane problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the Renault Mégane: Mégane I (1995–2002), Mégane II (2002–2009), Mégane III (2008–2016) and Mégane IV (2016–2023). The one with the best score is the Renault Mégane IV (6.9/10). 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 Mégane I

    1995–2002

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.9 dCi, 1.9 D / dTi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v, 1.4 and 1.6 8v

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.2 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Renault Mégane II

    2002–2009

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.9 dCi, 1.5 dCi, 2.0 dCi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v, 2.0 16v F4R and F4RT, AL4 / DP0 gearbox

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.7 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Renault Mégane III

    2008–2016

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.5 dCi, CVT Jatco JF011E gearbox, 1.2 TCe, 2.0 dCi, 1.6 dCi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v, EDC gearbox, 2.0 16v F4R and F4RT, 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DE

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.6 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Renault Mégane IV

    2016–2023

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.2 TCe, 1.6 dCi, EDC gearbox, 1.3 TCe, 1.5 dCi, E-Tech Híbrido, 1.8 TCe

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.9 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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