Renault Rafale E-Tech Híbrido 200 hp problems
The Renault Rafale used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2024 (E-Tech Full Hybrid 200). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
7.1 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Rafale. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Renault Rafale
7.1 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Renault-Dacia E-Tech Híbrido (H4M 1.6 and HR12 1.2 Turbo, caja multimodo) · Petrol
- In the Rafale
- since 2024[1]
- Name
- E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Faults that affect it
- 3 · 2 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.2 E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 (HR12 turbo, 2022+)since 2022 · 200 hp · HR12
With cautionIt shares the multi-mode gearbox fault pattern with the other E-Tech versions and adds its own problem of stalling and injection warnings, documented on the Austral and Espace VI.[2][3]
Faults that affect the Rafale
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The E-Tech Híbrido has 4 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionMulti-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)On the Clio, Captur, Arkana, Austral, Duster and Jogger with the E-Tech engine, reports describe a risk of the multi-mode gearbox breaking and being replaced. Renault has launched a campaign over a primary shaft seal fault (2020-January 2024, ~150,000 vehicles) that lets oil into the electric motor.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionStalling and injection warnings on the 1.2 E-Tech 200 (HR12)On the Austral and Espace VI with the 1.2 E-Tech 200 (HR12) engine, several reports describe "injection to be checked" warnings, turbo faults and one case of the engine stalling completely at motorway speed. We have not found the same pattern on cars with the 1.6 H4M.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics12 V battery going flat or needing early replacementSeveral Clio, Arkana and Austral owners with the E-Tech engine document premature replacement of the 12 V auxiliary battery, in one case twice in the first year. It is not the most widespread fault of the system, but it appears repeatedly across different models.
What to check before buying a used Renault Rafale E-Tech Híbrido 200 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the E-Tech Híbrido (since 2024)
Multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)
High severity12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement
Medium severityFaults of the Renault Rafale outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesCampaign over the Rafale's parking lock (P-lock) sensorAccording to the fiches-auto.fr page (which also cites campaign 0EWQ for the Rafale), several campaigns (OR/00145/25 and SR/03262/25) correct a parking lock sensor that may be incorrectly oriented on units built between April 2024 and January 2025. It is a preventive campaign cited only by that page.
- High severityFrequency: RareBrakesBraking system fault ("freinage à contrôler" warning) on the RafaleThe fiches-auto.fr page records a case of a 300 ch hybrid 4x4 Rafale immobilised for more than two months with the warning to have the braking checked, with repeated faults after the repair and a shortage of parts. It is a single testimonial.
- Low severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentAutomatic headlight and camera fault on the RafaleThe fiches-auto.fr page records a testimonial from a 200 ch hybrid Rafale owner with a fault in the automatic headlights and the driver-assistance cameras. It is a single case with no cause or cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Rafale E-Tech Híbrido 200 hp reliable?
The Renault Rafale used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2024 (E-Tech Full Hybrid 200). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Renault Rafale E-Tech Híbrido 200 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage) (high severity), stalling and injection warnings on the 1.2 E-Tech 200 (HR12) (high severity) and 12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement (medium severity).
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Sources
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- Renault RafaleWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault AustralFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault Espace 6Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault ArkanaFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French