Renault Modus (2004–2012)Faults with the clutch

Clutch of the Renault Modus: problems and faults

Medium severity: Premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems · 1.5 dCi engine
Medium severity: Premature clutch wear and noise in the manual gearbox · rest of the car

Most serious fault: Medium severity

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Problems with the clutch on the the 1.5 dCi

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

- 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

Faults on the rest of the car

Documented on this model, from most to least important.

- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature clutch wear and noise in the manual gearboxOn the Modus, especially on diesel versions used in town, the clutch can slip, judder or wear out sooner than expected; the manual gearbox can also become noisier or find it hard to engage a gear as the mileage builds up.

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €700^[1][2] (premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems) to €1,300^[1][2] (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 Modus 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.

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)
Clutch kit (disc, pressure plate and release bearing)
- 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 Modus have?

In the Renault Modus there are 2 documented faults with the clutch: premature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problems (1.5 dCi engine) and premature clutch wear and noise in the manual gearbox (rest of the car). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Clutch of the Renault Modus: 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 Modus have faults with the clutch?

The documented faults affect the 1.5 dCi, and 1 fault is to the rest of the car. 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 Modus? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

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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
Renault Modus : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French