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Renault Scénic problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the Renault Scénic: Scénic I (1996–2003), Scénic II (2003–2009), Scénic III (2009–2016) and Scénic IV (2016–2022). The one with the best score is the Renault Scénic IV (7.0/10). 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 Scénic I

    1996–2003

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.9 dCi, 1.4 and 1.6 16v

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.9 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Renault Scénic II

    2003–2009

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

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    4.8 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Renault Scénic III

    2009–2016

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

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.6 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Renault Scénic IV

    2016–2022

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 dCi, 1.3 TCe, EDC gearbox, 1.5 dCi, 1.2 TCe

    Most serious fault: High severity

    7.0 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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