Jerking or juddering when accelerating on Renault: causes by model
In 31 models from Renault there are 17 documented faults that cause this symptom (jerking). The most important: excessive oil consumption and engine failure, failures of the Delphi direct-injection injectors and LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Renault models it appears in.
In Captur I, Clio IV, Kadjar, Kangoo II, Mégane III and Mégane IV and 1 more model
In Espace IV, Kangoo I, Laguna I, Laguna II, Mégane I and Mégane II and 3 more models
In Captur II
In Clio II, Clio III, Fluence, Kangoo I, Laguna II and Mégane I and 5 more models
In Clio II, Clio III, Kangoo I, Laguna II, Mégane II and Scénic II
In Espace V, Kadjar, Koleos II, Mégane III, Mégane IV and Scénic III and 2 more models
In Clio II, Clio III, Clio IV, Kangoo I, Modus and Twingo I and 1 more model
In Espace IV, Koleos I, Laguna III, Mégane II and Mégane III
In Espace IV, Koleos I, Laguna III, Mégane II and Mégane III
In Captur I, Clio II, Clio III, Clio IV, Fluence and Kadjar and 11 more models
In Espace V, Kadjar, Koleos II, Mégane III, Mégane IV and Scénic III and 2 more models
In Captur II, Clio V, Kadjar, Mégane IV and Scénic IV
In Clio II, Kangoo I and Mégane I
In Laguna II, Mégane II and Mégane III
In Twingo III
In Clio II, Clio III, Kangoo I, Laguna II, Mégane II and Scénic II
In Captur I, Clio IV and Twingo III
By Renault model
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- Renault Mégane II (2002–2009)8 faults
- Renault Mégane III (2008–2016)8 faults
- Renault Kangoo I (1997–2007)7 faults
- Renault Clio II (1998–2012)6 faults
- Renault Laguna II (2001–2007)5 faults
- Renault Scénic II (2003–2009)5 faults
- Renault Clio III (2005–2012)5 faults
- Renault Scénic III (2009–2016)5 faults
- Renault Kadjar (2015–2022)5 faults
- Renault Mégane IV (2016–2023)5 faults
- Renault Clio IV (2012–2019)4 faults
- Renault Scénic IV (2016–2022)4 faults
- Renault Mégane I (1995–2002)3 faults
- Renault Espace IV (2002–2015)3 faults
- Renault Captur I (2013–2019)3 faults
- Renault Talisman (2015–2022)3 faults
- Renault Scénic I (1996–2003)2 faults
- Renault Modus (2004–2012)2 faults
- Renault Laguna III (2007–2015)2 faults
- Renault Twingo II (2007–2014)2 faults
- Renault Kangoo II (2008–2021)2 faults
- Renault Koleos I (2008–2016)2 faults
- Renault Fluence (2009–2016)2 faults
- Renault Twingo III (2014–2024)2 faults
- Renault Espace V (2015–2023)2 faults
- Renault Koleos II (2016–today)2 faults
- Renault Captur II (2019–today)2 faults
- Renault Twingo I (1992–2007)1 fault
- Renault Laguna I (1993–2001)1 fault
- Renault Trafic II (2001–2015)1 fault
- Renault Clio V (2019–today)1 fault
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
Jerking in a Renault: what could it be?
In 31 models from Renault there are 17 documented faults that cause this symptom (jerking). The most important: excessive oil consumption and engine failure, failures of the Delphi direct-injection injectors and LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the cause and how to check for it.
Which Renault models have the most faults with this symptom?
Renault Mégane II (8 faults), Renault Mégane III (8 faults), Renault Kangoo I (7 faults) and Renault Clio II (6 faults).
Which Renault engines cause it?
1.6 dCi (2 faults), 2.0 dCi (2 faults), AL4 / DP0 (2 faults), 0.9 TCe (1 fault) and 1.0 SCe (B4D) (1 fault).