Clutch slipping: what does it mean?

The engine revs up but the car does not accelerate in proportion, especially in higher gears or going uphill. It indicates a worn clutch or one contaminated with oil.

Clutch slipping: what should you do?

Avoid hard acceleration and ask for a clutch quote. If the gearbox is manual, ask about the dual-mass flywheel as well.

Clutch slipping: which faults cause it?

The most important among the documented faults: wear of the variator chain and cones, in the Multitronic; juddering, hesitation and slipping of the dry clutch (DPS6), in the PowerShift; clutch pressure plate breakage (2018 and 2019 recalls on the Focus and C-MAX), in the PowerShift; accelerated wear of the wet clutch in the 6DCT450, in the PowerShift; jerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speed, in the 7DCT; premature wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutch, in the 1.8 TDCi and the 1.9 TDI; dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear, in the 2.2 i-CTDi, the 1.7 CDTI and the 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi; degraded oil: harsh shifts, slipping and overheating, in the AL4 / DP0.

Slipping clutch: symptoms, causes and replacement cost

Most common causes

From most to least likely according to the sources. Under each cause, the part and the related OBD codes.

1. Worn clutch disc
Common cause
RACE explains that the disc linings lose material over time. When the disc is completely worn it "slips": the rev counter climbs and the car doesn't move; with a nearly worn disc, it slips in high gears under hard acceleration. RACE puts the usual lifespan at between 150,000 and 200,000 km, although some models last considerably longer.^[1][2][4]
Faults with with the clutch
2. Driving habits and heavy loads
Common cause
According to RACE and Motor16, town driving, traffic jams, resting your foot on the pedal, holding the car on a hill with the clutch, over-revving when pulling away, towing or carrying more weight than permitted all speed up wear.^[1][3][4]
Faults with with the clutch
3. Damaged flywheel or dual-mass flywheel
Possible cause
RACE warns that a worn clutch can damage the flywheel, which adds to the bill. The symptoms of a damaged dual-mass flywheel (knocks when starting or switching off, vibrations, rubbing noises) are easily confused with those of other parts, and RACE advises checking its condition every time the clutch is replaced, without making replacement compulsory.^[2][3][4][5]
Faults with with the dual-mass flywheel Faults with with the clutch
4. Actuation faults (hydraulic or cable)
Uncommon
RACE cites the slave cylinder seal as a cause of a soft pedal, one that stops halfway or a loose clutch, with loss of fluid that is shared with the brakes; Motor16 mentions a bite point that gets higher and higher when the disc is worn or the cable is badly adjusted. These faults make the clutch harder to use, but RACE does not link them directly to slipping.^[2][3]
Faults with with the clutch
5. Deteriorated pressure plate
Uncommon
RACE lists a deteriorated pressure plate among the causes of the pedal not returning to its position, and the clutch kit includes the pressure plate, disc and release bearing. The article does not link it directly to slipping.^[2][3]
Faults with with the clutch

Depending on what you notice

Revs go up but the car doesn't move

This is the main symptom described by RACE and Motor16: when you accelerate the engine revs higher without the car gaining speed as strongly as usual, and on a slope the car may not move forward at all.^[1][3]

It only slips in high gears or under hard acceleration

RACE explains that, with a nearly worn disc, the engine revs rise in high gears under hard acceleration, whereas with gentle acceleration it may still work.^[2]

Burning smell when pulling away or on a hill

RACE points to it as the main sign, more noticeable than any noise, and explains that the smell comes from the linings as they slip, especially in small cars with small clutches, on hills or with a heavy load.^[1][6]

The pedal is stiff or the bite point rises

For RACE a stiff pedal usually appears towards the end of the clutch's life, and Motor16 includes a bite point that keeps getting higher among the symptoms, along with judders when releasing the pedal and difficulty engaging gears.^[2][3]

Judders when you release the pedal

RACE often attributes them to overheating and warping of the disc, and Motor16 cites them mainly when pulling away on a hill.^[2][3]

What to check first

Note when it slips: in a high gear under hard acceleration, on a hill or with a load, and whether there is a burning smell or the pedal is stiffer or the bite point higher.^[1][2][3]
Check the fluid level and condition if the pedal is soft or stops halfway: RACE cites the slave cylinder seal as a cause and warns that the fluid is shared with the brakes.^[2]
Ask a garage for a diagnosis without dismantling anything, as Motor16 suggests, and have them check the condition of the flywheel when the gearbox is removed.^[3][4]
Ask for a detailed quote that separates the kit, dual-mass flywheel or engine work, labour and warranty; RACE reminds readers that the dual-mass flywheel is only replaced if it is damaged or out of specification.^[4][5]
In the meantime, avoid resting your foot on the pedal, holding the car on a hill with the clutch and accelerating hard in high gears.^[2][3]

Can I keep driving?

Urgency: Garage soon

RACE advises replacing a slipping clutch as soon as possible, warns that if it slips while driving it can be a serious safety problem and recommends calling breakdown assistance and taking the car to a garage. Motor16 adds that, if neglected, the car may be unable to move, for example on a roundabout, and that you should go to the garage when several symptoms coincide, before the disc damages the flywheel. No source states how many more kilometres it will last.^[1][3]

How much it costs to fix

Indicative prices published by the sources cited; they depend on the car and the garage.

Repair	Price
Clutch kit (disc, pressure plate and release bearing) with labour, according to Motor16; more than €2,000 if the flywheel is damaged^[3]	€600 – €1,500
Complete clutch replacement with labour, according to RACE (depends on the car; 4x4s and cars with a lot of labour are more expensive)^[2]	€600 – €1,000
Conventional clutch kit, part only (disc, pressure plate, release bearing and slave cylinder), plus labour (RACE)^[1]	€300 – €500
Dual-mass flywheel, part only, plus labour (RACE)^[2]	€600 – €1,500
Clutch kit with flywheel, labour and VAT on an average compact car, according to RACE^[5]	€1,500

Documented faults that cause it

Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.

- Critical severityFrequency: CommonMultitronicWear of the variator chain and conesThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion, a sign that the variator is slipping.
Source for the symptom in the Multitronic^[8]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentPowerShiftJuddering, hesitation and slipping of the dry clutch (DPS6)Clutch slipping and vibration ("shuddering") when accelerating, sometimes with a delay when changing down.
Source for the symptom in the PowerShift^[9][10]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentPowerShiftClutch pressure plate breakage (2018 and 2019 recalls on the Focus and C-MAX)Clutch slipping or vibration when accelerating, before the pressure plate breaks.
Source for the symptom in the PowerShift^[11]
- High severityFrequency: CommonPowerShiftAccelerated wear of the wet clutch in the 6DCT450The clutch wears with use, which shows up as a lack of smoothness or small slips when changing gear.Repair (garage): €1,800–€2,800
Source for the symptom in the PowerShift^[12][13]
- High severityFrequency: Common7DCTJerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speedThe clutch slips in the higher gears, especially on the motorway or when climbing hills.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[14]
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent1.8 TDCiPremature wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutchThe clutch slips or is heavier than normal to disengage when the disc is worn.Appears at around 70,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.8 TDCi^[15]
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent2.2 i-CTDiDual-mass flywheel and clutch wearSeveral Civic owners describe the clutch slipping under hard acceleration, especially with the engine hot.Appears at around 30,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 2.2 i-CTDi^[16]
- High severityFrequency: Occasional1.7 CDTIDual-mass flywheel and clutch wearIn the documented case, the dual-mass flywheel and clutch were replaced together at 66,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the 1.7 CDTI^[17]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAL4 / DP0Degraded oil: harsh shifts, slipping and overheatingThe engine revs up without the car accelerating in proportion.
Source for the symptom in the AL4 / DP0^[18]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG7 DQ200Premature dry clutch wear and judder when drivingThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in the same proportion, especially when pressing the accelerator hard.Repair (garage): €500–€1,100Appears at around 120,000 km
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ200^[19]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonMultitronicJerking and vibration when pulling away from cold (multi-plate clutch)The engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion if the start-off clutch is worn.
Source for the symptom in the Multitronic^[8]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG6 DQ250Wet clutch pack wear: slipping and vibrationsThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion, especially when pressing the accelerator hard or on a slope.Repair (garage): €450–€850
Source for the symptom in the DSG6 DQ250^[20]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEDCPremature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4)The engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion once the clutch is very worn.
Source for the symptom in the EDC^[21]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTECPremature clutch and flywheel wearThe clutch loses grip and slips sooner than expected; in the worst documented case, it came away completely while driving.Appears at around 35,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTEC^[22]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common7DCTPremature dry clutch wear in urban useThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in the same proportion, especially on the motorway or when climbing hills with the clutch already worn.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[14]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.0 / 1.25 MPiPremature clutch wear and slippingThe car loses traction when accelerating with the clutch already released, without the gear itself slipping for any other mechanical reason.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 / 1.25 MPi^[23]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.0 VVT-iPremature clutch wearThe engine revs up without the car accelerating at the same rate, especially in high gears or uphill.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 VVT-i^[24][25][26]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.4 D-4DPremature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wearThe clutch slips and the engine revs rise without the car accelerating as it should, a sign of a worn plate.Appears at around 84,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 D-4D^[27]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.9 TDIPremature wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutchThe clutch slips or it is hard to find the biting point when the disc is worn along with the flywheel.Repair (garage): €900–€1,500Appears at around 80,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.9 TDI^[28]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG7 DQ381/DQ500Jerking and juddering when pulling away and at low speedThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating as it should, a sign that the clutch is starting to slip.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ381/DQ500^[20]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.5 dCiPremature dual-mass flywheel failure and clutch problemsA clutch that slips when cold, sometimes from 15,000 km (Duster I 85 hp).Repair (garage): €700–€1,300
Source for the symptom in the 1.5 dCi^[29]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDualogicPremature wear or breakage of the Dualogic clutchThe engine revs up without the car accelerating in proportion, a sign that the clutch is slipping or about to fail.Appears at around 27,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Dualogic^[30]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyClutch and flywheel wear (0.9 TwinAir)The engine revs up without the car accelerating in proportion, a sign of a worn clutch; documented in the Fiat 500 and the Fiat Panda III.
Source for the symptom in the 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFly^[30][31]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.1 and 1.4 CRDiDual-mass flywheel and clutch wearThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion when the clutch is badly worn.
Source for the symptom in the 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi^[32]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional7G-DCTClutch wear with use: slipping and loss of smoothnessThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion, especially when pressing the accelerator harder.
Source for the symptom in the 7G-DCT^[33]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MPremature clutch and flywheel wearThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in the same proportion, especially when the car is loaded or on a slope.
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4M^[34]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.0 SCe (B4D)Clutch that slips or judders, especially when coldLoss of clutch grip when accelerating, described by several owners mainly with a cold engine.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 SCe (B4D)^[35][36][37]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.33 Dual VVT-iPremature clutch wear and MMT gearbox actuator faultsThe engine revs up without the car accelerating in proportion, especially on hills.Appears at around 35,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.33 Dual VVT-i^[38]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDSG7 DQ381/DQ500Accelerated clutch wear from towing and professional useThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion when towing or loaded.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ381/DQ500^[20]
- Low severityFrequency: Occasional1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-iPremature clutch wear on the manual gearboxThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion, especially on hills or when overtaking.Repair (garage): €1,300–€1,700Appears at around 49,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i^[39]
- Low severityFrequency: Occasional1.6 Dual VVT-iPremature clutch wear on the manual gearboxThe engine revs up without the car accelerating in proportion, especially on hills or when overtaking.
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 Dual VVT-i^[40]

Faults elsewhere in the car that cause it

Suspension, brake, electronics and other faults on specific cars, from most to least important.

- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord C-Max IIClutch pressure plate breakage in the PowerShift automatic gearboxClutch slip and judder ('shuddering') when accelerating, one of the symptoms most often cited by owners before the clutch kit was replaced.
Source for the symptom in the Ford C-Max II^[41]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord Fiesta VIIJudder and clutch slip in the Powershift (DPS6) automatic gearboxSlip and vibration ("shuddering") of the dry clutch, sometimes with delays when changing down.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fiesta VII^[10]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord Focus IIIJudder and clutch slip in the PowerShift automatic gearboxClutch slip and vibration ("shuddering"), sometimes accompanied by a grinding noise.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Focus III^[42][43]
- High severityFrequency: CommonCitroën Xsara PicassoPremature wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutch on diesel versions (especially the 1.6 HDi)The clutch may also start to slip; one documented case puts this from 36,000 km.Repair (garage): €1,300–€1,800Appears at around 36,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Citroën Xsara Picasso^[44]
- High severityFrequency: CommonFord Mondeo VClutch wear in the PowerShift automatic gearbox (6DCT450)The clutch wears with use, which can be noticed as a lack of smoothness or slight slipping when changing gear.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Mondeo V^[12]
- High severityFrequency: CommonMINI Cooper R50Faults in the CVT automatic gearbox, the manual gearbox and the clutchClutch worn out earlier than it should be.
Source for the symptom in the MINI Cooper R50^[45]
- High severityFrequency: CommonMINI Cooper R56Noise and premature wear of the manual gearbox and clutchEarly wear of the clutch and, on diesel versions, of the dual-mass flywheel.
Source for the symptom in the MINI Cooper R56^[46]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonAlfa Romeo 147Premature clutch wearThe clutch slips when you demand power, especially in high gears, a sign that the disc is badly worn.Appears at around 50,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo 147^[47][48]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAlfa Romeo GiuliettaPremature clutch wear in the TCT dual-clutch gearboxThe clutch slips when accelerating hard, especially after a lot of use in dense urban traffic or towing heavy loads.
Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta^[49]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAudi A3 IIDual-mass flywheel breakage and clutch wear on manual gearbox versionsThe clutch may start to slip or judder when you release the pedal before it fails completely.Repair (garage): €4,000Appears at around 35,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Audi A3 II^[50]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonAudi A4 B6Early wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel (diesel)The clutch slips or loses grip on hills or under hard acceleration, especially with the car loaded.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,500Appears at around 75,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Audi A4 B6^[51]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonAudi A4 B7Early wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel (diesel)The clutch slips or loses grip on hills or when accelerating hard, especially with the car loaded.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,500Appears at around 75,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Audi A4 B7^[51]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonCitroën C4 Picasso IIPremature wear of the clutch master cylinderA clutch that no longer disengages or engages poorly can feel as if it is slipping or make it hard to select a gear.Appears at around 40,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C4 Picasso II^[52]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonCitroën C5 IIClutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on manual dieselsThe clutch slips or loses grip progressively, especially on manual diesels.Appears at around 20,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C5 II^[53]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDacia Duster IPremature wear and cold slipping of the clutch (dCi engine)The engine revs rise without the car accelerating at the same rate, especially when the engine is still cold or in high gears.Appears at around 4,500 km
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Duster I^[29][54]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDacia JoggerMismatch between fuel injection and the manual gearbox (EEB3 campaign)Cases of a damaged clutch within the same pattern of mismatch between the injection and the gearbox.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Jogger^[55]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDacia Sandero IIIMismatch between the injection and the manual gearbox (EEB3 campaign)The clutch slips or the pedal sits high on some affected cars.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Sandero III^[56]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonFiat Punto IIPremature clutch wear on the Punto IIThe clutch slips when accelerating, the pedal loses feel or a bearing noise is heard when pressing it.Appears at around 26,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Fiat Punto II^[57]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord EcoSportNoise and premature wear of the manual gearbox, and clutch wear on the Powershift automaticOn versions with the Powershift automatic gearbox, Auto Express points to clutch wear, which may be noticed as a lack of smoothness when shifting.
Source for the symptom in the Ford EcoSport^[58]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonFord Fiesta VClutch and gearbox wear, more pronounced on the Durashift ESTThe clutch may slip or progressively lose feel as the plate wears.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fiesta V^[59]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Fiesta VIIIVibrations and clutch wear in the Powershift automatic gearboxRapid clutch wear on some units, according to the owners the magazine consulted.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fiesta VIII^[60]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Galaxy IIIClutch pressure plate breakage on the manual gearboxLoss of drive or performance while the car is moving if the pressure plate breaks.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Galaxy III^[61]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonFord Mondeo IVDual-mass flywheel and clutch wear (TDCi diesel)The clutch gradually loses grip as the disc wears.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Mondeo IV^[15]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord S-Max II2018-2019 recalls for clutch failures and Powershift automatic gearbox wearAuto Express does not detail any warning symptoms ahead of the clutch recalls; in the case of the automatic gearbox, fiches-auto.fr describes a complete failure at 60,000 km with no other prior symptoms documented.
Source for the symptom in the Ford S-Max II^[62][63]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonHyundai i20 IPremature clutch wear and difficulty engaging gears when coldA clutch with a high or low biting point, vibrations or a pedal that clicks, with documented premature wear.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai i20 I^[64][65]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai Santa Fe IClutch and gearbox failuresA clutch that slips or fails.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Santa Fe I^[66]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonHyundai Santa Fe IIPremature wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheelClutch that slips or a pedal with an abnormal feel; with the dual-mass flywheel, vibrations and noises when starting or stopping the engine.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Santa Fe II^[67]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonKia Ceed IPremature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wearThe clutch slips, smells of burning or the pedal feels stiff; sometimes a noise is heard when it slips.Appears at around 60,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Kia Ceed I^[68]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonKia Rio IIIPremature clutch wear and difficulty engaging first or reverseCases of clutch replaced from 2,500 km, with slipping or a clutch that judders (vibrates) when pulling away, according to fiches-auto.fr.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Rio III^[69]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonKia Sportage IIIPremature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on diesel versionsTestimonies describe a clutch replaced from 56,000 km, with vibrations and slipping.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Sportage III^[70]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMINI Countryman R60Premature wear of the clutch and flywheelThe clutch slips or the pedal becomes uneven, with faults described between about 22,000 and 130,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the MINI Countryman R60^[71]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalNissan Juke IPremature clutch wear and, in serious cases, manual gearbox breakageThe clutch slips when accelerating in higher gears, in the most serious documented case from as low as 3,000 rpm in 3rd before it stopped transmitting power.Appears at around 20,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Juke I^[72]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonPeugeot 307Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear (diesel versions)The clutch slips or it is hard to select gears, especially when cold.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 307^[73]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 308 IPremature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wearThe clutch slips or shudders when pulling away, especially when cold.Repair (garage): €1,883Appears at around 30,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 308 I^[74]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 607Wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutchVibrations and noise when releasing the clutch, jerking or a slipping clutch.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 607^[75]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Clio IVClutch pedal that loses travel and, in isolated cases, manual gearbox failureThe clutch slips or judders (jerks) when you release the pedal, especially on high-mileage cars.Appears at around 35,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Renault Clio IV^[76]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonRenault Laguna IClutch wear and manual gearbox faultsThe clutch slips, the pedal feel changes or the gears go in with difficulty and noise.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Laguna I^[77]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Scénic IIPremature wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheelThe clutch slips or feels worn earlier than expected, with accelerated wear of the clutch disc.Appears at around 100,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Renault Scénic II^[78]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonToyota Corolla VersoPremature clutch and flywheel wear on the manual gearboxPedal with play or noise, difficulty engaging fifth, and vibrations or knocking from the flywheel.
Source for the symptom in the Toyota Corolla Verso^[79]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonVolkswagen Golf IVThe clutch, dual-mass flywheel and manual gearbox can fail earlier than expectedThe clutch slips or the pedal changes feel earlier than expected; on diesels, a rattling noise from the dual-mass flywheel at idle.
Source for the symptom in the Volkswagen Golf IV^[28][80]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonVolkswagen Golf VThe clutch, dual-mass flywheel and manual gearbox can wear earlier than expectedThe clutch slips or changes feel earlier than expected.
Source for the symptom in the Volkswagen Golf V^[81]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonVolkswagen Polo IVThe manual gearbox, clutch and dual-mass flywheel can fail earlier than expectedThe clutch slips or the pedal changes feel at around 100,000 km; on diesels, a knocking noise from the dual-mass flywheel.
Source for the symptom in the Volkswagen Polo IV^[82]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalAlfa Romeo 159Clutch wear and gearbox operating faultsThe clutch slips when you ask for power; some reports document replacement of the complete kit, including the flywheel, from 19,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the Alfa Romeo 159^[83]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalAudi A5 IDual-mass flywheel and clutch wear on manual gearboxesThe clutch judders, jerks or slips; the pedal shakes when released.
Source for the symptom in the Audi A5 I^[84]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBMW X1 E84Premature wear of the clutch and flywheel on the manual X1Vibrations or judder when releasing the clutch, noise when engaging first gear and, in cases of wear, slipping.Appears at around 32,000 km
Source for the symptom in the BMW X1 E84^[85]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBMW Z4 E85/E86Premature clutch wear and slipping when hotThe engine revs up without transmitting torque, especially with a hot clutch.
Source for the symptom in the BMW Z4 E85/E86^[86]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën Berlingo IIEarly clutch wear, especially on the ETG6 automated gearboxThe clutch slips or loses grip progressively, above all on diesel versions used with loads.Appears at around 37,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Citroën Berlingo II^[87]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C3 PicassoClutch wear and manual gearbox faultsClutch slipping.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C3 Picasso^[88]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C4 IPremature wear of the clutch and flywheelThe clutch slips or gradually loses grip, especially on diesel versions.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C4 I^[89]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C4 Picasso IPremature wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheelThe clutch slips.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C4 Picasso I^[90]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia Duster IIPremature wear of the gearbox, clutch and transfer case on 4x4 versionsA clutch that wears out or fails sooner than expected; among the reports collected there is one case of the gearbox and clutch breaking together.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Duster II^[91]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia LodgyPremature clutch wearJudder or jerking when you release the pedal, and early wear, according to the entry.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Lodgy^[92]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia Logan IIDifficulty engaging fifth gear and reverse, with premature clutch wearThe clutch wears out or has to be replaced, in some cases described after very few kilometres.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Logan II^[93]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia Sandero IPremature clutch wearThe clutch slips or the pedal becomes heavy earlier than usual; some cases appear between 49,000 and 80,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Sandero I^[94]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDS DS 3Premature clutch and flywheel wearThe clutch slips; in one case, after being replaced at 2,500 km it began slipping again.
Source for the symptom in the DS DS 3^[95]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFiat Ducato IIIPremature wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel under heavy loadsThe revs rise without the car pulling in proportion.
Source for the symptom in the Fiat Ducato III^[96]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Ka IIPremature clutch wear and noises from the manual gearboxThe clutch slips or wears out after few kilometres.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Ka II^[97]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Kuga IHaldex all-wheel drive pumpThe front wheels spin because the rear axle receives no torque.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Kuga I^[98]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHonda Accord VIIPremature clutch wear and squeaking pedal on the Honda Accord VIIOne testimony describes a clutch that slipped in cold weather after 200,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the Honda Accord VII^[99]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai i10 IIPremature clutch wearClutch wear at about 53,000 km in one case.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai i10 II^[100]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai i30 IClutch that slips or judders prematurelyThe engine revs up without the car accelerating, or the pedal judders and the clutch bites late.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai i30 I^[101][102]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalKia Picanto IPremature clutch wear and clutch cable breakageThe clutch wears out early; on fiches-auto there are cases of the kit being replaced at around 50,000 and 65,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Picanto I^[103][104]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalKia Picanto IIPremature clutch wearA clutch that stops working at 28,000-30,000 km in several cases.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Picanto II^[105]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase A W169Premature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on CDI diesel versionsSlipping or accelerated fatigue of the clutch disc, especially on CDI versions used heavily in town.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz Clase A W169^[106]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase B W246Premature clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on manual diesel versionsA feeling that the clutch slips or loses grip earlier than expected for the car's mileage.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz Clase B W246^[107]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalNissan Micra IVPremature clutch wear (disc, pressure plate, release bearing and flywheel)The clutch slips or the pedal feels abnormal; the page cites a worn disc, pressure plate, release bearing and sometimes flywheel.
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Micra IV^[108]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalNissan X-Trail IPremature wear of the Nissan X-Trail clutchThe testimonies mention a worn clutch that has to be replaced; the entry does not detail specific symptoms.
Source for the symptom in the Nissan X-Trail I^[109]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalNissan X-Trail IIPremature clutch wear on the Nissan X-TrailThe reports talk about a worn clutch that has to be replaced; the page does not detail specific symptoms.
Source for the symptom in the Nissan X-Trail II^[109]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Astra KPremature clutch wear in urban useThe engine revs rise without the car accelerating in proportion, a sign that the clutch is slipping through wear.
Source for the symptom in the Opel Astra K^[110]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Mokka APremature clutch wear and hydraulic actuation faultsThe clutch slips when accelerating.
Source for the symptom in the Opel Mokka A^[111][112]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Zafira Tourer CManual gearbox clutch that wears out quickly on the Zafira CThe clutch slips when accelerating.
Source for the symptom in the Opel Zafira Tourer C^[113][114]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 108Premature wear of the manual gearbox clutchThe clutch slips, smells of burning or judders when pulling away; some owners describe a biting point that is hard to judge.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 108^[115]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 206Premature clutch wearThe clutch slips or judders when pulling away, especially on a hill or with the car loaded.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 206^[116]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 207Premature wear of the clutch and manual gearboxThe clutch slips or vibrates when pulling away, and the pedal may feel heavier than normal.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 207^[117]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 3008 IJerking from the BMP6 robotised gearbox and clutch wearThe clutch slips or vibrates, especially on diesel versions.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 3008 I^[118]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 407Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear (diesel versions)The clutch slips or it is hard to engage gears.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 407^[119]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 5008 IClutch and dual-mass flywheel wearThe clutch slips or the pedal feels abnormal.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 5008 I^[120]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot Partner IIPremature clutch wearThe clutch slips, judders or has a noisy release bearing.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot Partner II^[121]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Clio IIWear of the manual gearbox and clutchThe clutch slips or is replaced sooner than expected because of disc wear.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Clio II^[122]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Mégane IClutch wear and manual gearbox faultsThe clutch slips, the pedal feel changes or the gears go in with difficulty and noise.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Mégane I^[123]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault ModusPremature clutch wear and noise in the manual gearboxThe clutch slips, judders or is harder than normal when pulling away, especially on diesels.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Modus^[124]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Scénic IClutch wear and manual gearbox faultsThe clutch slips, the pedal feel changes or the gears go in with difficulty and noise.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Scénic I^[125]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat ExeoPremature failure of the clutch, dual-mass flywheel and manual gearboxFailed clutch at around 46,000 km in one case.
Source for the symptom in the Seat Exeo^[126]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat Toledo IIPremature clutch wear and manual gearbox synchromesh wearThe clutch slips when accelerating.
Source for the symptom in the Seat Toledo II^[127]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki IgnisPremature clutch wear and stretched clutch cableThe clutch judders, is not very progressive or does not disengage fully; on the manual gearbox, grinding is heard when selecting a gear, especially third.
Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Ignis^[128]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki SplashPremature clutch wearThe clutch slips, judders or the pedal has an uneven feel.
Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Splash^[129]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki Swift IIIPremature clutch wearThe clutch slips, judders or the pedal has an irregular feel.
Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Swift III^[130]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuzuki Swift IVPremature clutch wearThe clutch slips, judders or the pedal has an uneven feel.
Source for the symptom in the Suzuki Swift IV^[131]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota Avensis T25Premature clutch wear on the Toyota Avensis T25The clutch slips or the pedal feel changes; the page groups the cases as clutch failure without detailing the symptom.
Source for the symptom in the Toyota Avensis T25^[39]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota Aygo IIThe clutch of the x-shift automated gearbox wears out prematurelyNoise from the release bearing (butée) area and clutch slipping that is hard to modulate before it fails completely.
Source for the symptom in the Toyota Aygo II^[132]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Beetle IIClutch and 5-speed manual gearboxThe clutch slips or fails prematurely.
Source for the symptom in the Volkswagen Beetle II^[133]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Golf VIWear of the clutch, flywheel and manual gearboxThe clutch may slip or lose progressiveness; owners also cite the flywheel and the gearbox itself as the source of their faults, without the source detailing the symptom in each case.
Source for the symptom in the Volkswagen Golf VI^[134]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo C30Premature wear of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel on the diesel Volvo C30A clutch that slips or judders, or that has to be replaced after few kilometres (for example at 44,400 km).Appears at around 30,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Volvo C30^[135]
- High severityFrequency: RareFiat 500Premature clutch wear and jumps into neutral on the Dualogic gearboxThe Dualogic gearbox's clutch slips or wears out sooner than expected, according to the testimonies collected.Appears at around 27,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Fiat 500^[136]
- High severityFrequency: RareFiat TipoPremature clutch wear on the manual gearboxThe clutch fails or wears prematurely, with cases described from around 38,000 km.Appears at around 38,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Fiat Tipo^[137]
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Clio VClutch that slips or breaks prematurely on the manual gearboxThe clutch slips, especially when accelerating with the car loaded or on a slope.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Clio V^[138]
- High severityFrequency: RareRenault Mégane IIIClutch failure and premature flywheel breakage on the 1.5 dCi 105 and 1.9 dCi 130The clutch can start to fail or slip when the clutch master/slave cylinder breaks down.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Mégane III^[139]
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C2Premature clutch wear on the Citroën C2The pedal stiffens or the car slips when accelerating hard once the disc is worn.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C2^[140]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareNissan Note IISlipping or failing clutch on the Note 1.5 dCi 90The clutch slips or is faulty.
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Note II^[141]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareNissan PulsarClutch and flywheel wearFaulty clutch or flywheel.
Source for the symptom in the Nissan Pulsar^[142]
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Clio IIIClutch pedal creaking and clutch assembly wearOn cars with higher mileage, the clutch may start to slip or lose grip as it wears.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Clio III^[143][144]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareRenault Scénic IIIClutch release bearing (butée) failure on the 1.9 dCi 130The clutch can slip or lose its bite as it wears.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Scénic III^[145]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareŠkoda YetiHaldex four-wheel drive: faults from unchanged oilThe front wheels spin on loose ground without the system transmitting torque to the rear.
Source for the symptom in the Škoda Yeti^[146][147]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareToyota VersoBroken clutch release bearing and flywheel faults on the Toyota VersoAbnormal clutch pedal, noises or difficulty engaging gears.
Source for the symptom in the Toyota Verso^[148]

Which cars it appears in

These faults affect 26 engines. We have documented 218 models from 25 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.

Engines

Cars with the affected versions

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo MiToEngine: 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyYears: 2010–2018

Audi

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Chevrolet

Citroën

Dacia

Daihatsu

Daihatsu Sirion IIEngine: 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2005–2013

Fiat

Ford

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Honda

Hyundai

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Kia

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Lancia

Nissan

Opel

Peugeot

Renault

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Seat

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Škoda

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Smart

Suzuki

Suzuki Jimny IIIEngine: 1.5 dCiYears: 2004–2009

Toyota

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Volkswagen

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Slipping clutch: causes in your car

267 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.

Alfa Romeo 4

Audi 17

BMW 2

Chevrolet 2

Citroën 11

Dacia 10

Daihatsu 1

Daihatsu Sirion II

DS 1

DS DS 3

Fiat 9

Ford 21

Honda 8

Hyundai 15

Kia 14

Lancia 2

Lotus 1

Lotus Elise S2

Mercedes-Benz 10

MINI 3

Nissan 11

Opel 9

Peugeot 11

Renault 23

Seat 14

Škoda 15

Smart 2

Suzuki 5

Toyota 19

Volkswagen 26

Volvo 1

Volvo C30

Slipping clutch by brand

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my clutch is slipping?

The revs rise when you accelerate and the car doesn't gain speed in proportion, especially in high gears or uphill, with a burning smell according to RACE. Motor16 adds judders when releasing the pedal, a stiffer pedal and a bite point that keeps getting higher.^[1][3]

How much does it cost to replace a clutch?

Motor16 puts the complete kit at between €600 and €1,500 in Spain, and more than €2,000 if the flywheel is damaged; RACE speaks of €600-1,000 on average in one article and about €1,400 in another, and Autofácil of "from €600". Cars with a dual-mass flywheel or more labour are more expensive.^[2][3][4][7]

Can I keep driving with a slipping clutch?

RACE advises replacing it as soon as possible and warns that it can be a serious safety problem if it slips while driving. Motor16 warns that it can leave you stranded. No source gives a number of kilometres.^[1][3]

How long does a clutch last?

RACE gives a usual lifespan of 150,000 to 200,000 km, with some models lasting considerably longer, and Motor16 recommends checking it every 20,000 km or once a year along with the oil.^[3][4]

Does the dual-mass flywheel need replacing too?

RACE recommends checking its condition every time the clutch is replaced and replacing it only if it is damaged or out of specification. Another RACE article advises replacing it roughly every second disc change, so it is worth asking the garage to measure it.^[2][5]

Will a car with a slipping clutch pass the MOT?

None of the sources consulted deal with the ITV (the Spanish roadworthiness inspection) in relation to the clutch.^[1][2]

Other symptoms: gearbox and clutch

All symptoms

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

¿Cómo saber si el embrague patina?RACE · Motoring press · published 14 September 2022 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
Problemas con el embrague: los síntomas y averías más habitualesRACE · Motoring press · published 21 November 2022 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
El embrague de tu coche: la avería de 1.500 euros que se agrava en los atascos, detéctala a tiempoMotor16 · Motoring press · published 17 August 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
¿Merece la pena cambiar el embrague?RACE · Motoring press · published 17 March 2023 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
Qué es el volante bimasa y cómo funcionaRACE · Motoring press · published 16 September 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
Olor a quemado en el cocheRACE · Motoring press · published 27 September 2023 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
5 averías temibles que puede sufrir tu coche y cómo evitarlasAutofácil · Motoring press · published 8 January 2022 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
Typische Probleme & Haltbarkeit der MultitronicGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Ford Focus (third generation)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Ford Fiesta (sixth generation)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Ford C-Max recallsAutoinsider · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
Ford Mondeo MK5 (2014-2022): Typische Probleme & Rückrufegebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · published 9 August 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Ford Kuga (Mk2, 2012-2019): Typische Probleme & Rückrufegebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai Tucson 2015-2021Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes du Ford Mondeo 3 (1.8 TDCi 125ch)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2006-2011)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Essai complet Opel Meriva : fiabilité et avisFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Síntomas de falta de aceite en una caja de cambios automáticaAutopista.es · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
DSG7 DQ200: Guía Técnica Definitiva (P17BF, Mecatrónica y Soluciones)STR Performance · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
VW, Skoda & Seat DSG Probleme: alle 6 und 7-Gang DQ GetriebeCarwiki · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Fiabilité de la boîte EDC : problèmes en série ?fiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · published February 2020 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes Honda Jazz 2 (2008-2015)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Kia Picanto (2011-2017): avis, qualités et défautsFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité de la marque Toyota (Aygo)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité de la marque Citroën (C1)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité de la marque Peugeot (107/108)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Corolla (2002-2007) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Volkswagen Golf IVfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Maxi-fiche fiabilité : que vaut le Dacia Duster en occasion ?Caradisiac · Motoring press · published 18 January 2012 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de la Fiat 500Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de la Fiat Panda (depuis 2012)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Kia Rio III (2011-2017) - Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Mercedes A-Klasse W177 – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published April 2023 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Fiabilité et pannes du Nissan Qashqai (1re génération)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de la Dacia Sandero 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Logan 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Twingo 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Yaris 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Avensis (2003-2009) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Toyota Auris (2007-2012) : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Ford C-MAX 2Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Ford Focus 2012 Clutch ProblemsCarComplaints.com · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026
Ford Focus 2014 Transmission ProblemsCarComplaints.com · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026
Fiabilité Citroën Xsara Picasso (1999-2010) : pannes et rappelsfiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Mini Mini 2001-2006 (145 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Mini Mini 2006-2013 (261 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de l'Alfa Romeo 147 (2000-2005)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de l'Alfa Romeo 147 restylée (2005-2010)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010-2020): typische Probleme beim GebrauchtwagenkaufGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Fiabilité Audi A3 (2003-2012): pannes et avis de propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Audi A4 (2001-2007)fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Citroën C4 Picasso : est-ce un modèle fiable ou à éviter ?Auto Plus · Motoring press · published 26 November 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Citroën C5 : témoignages de pannesFiches-Auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Dacia Duster (2010-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Dacia Jogger (2021) (75 avis)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Dacia Sandero 3 (2020) (131 avis)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Fiat Punto 2 (1999-2003) : pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Used Ford EcoSport reviewAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité et pannes du Ford Fiesta (2002-2008)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Used Ford Fiesta (Mk7, 2017-2023) – What do owners think?Auto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
Tous les problèmes sur Ford GALAXY 2016 (11 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes du Ford S-Max 2 (2015-)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Used Ford S-MAX (2015-2023) reviewAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité Hyundai i20 (2009-2014) (128 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Hyundai i20 I (Mk1): Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai Santa Fe 1999-2006 (103 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2006-2012 (209 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Kia CEED 2007-2012 (189 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Kia Rio (2011-2016) (174 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Kia Sportage (2010-2015) (221 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Mini Countryman 2010-2017 (154 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Nissan Juke (2010-2019)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Peugeot 307 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Peugeot 308 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilidad Peugeot 607 (2000-2011): averías y testimoniosfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
VOS AVIS Renault Clio 4Caradisiac · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Renault Laguna 1 (1994-2001) (370 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault Scénic 2 : les pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilidad del Toyota Corolla Verso (2004-2009) según testimoniosfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
VW Golf IV (1J): typische Probleme und Schwachstellen (Kaufberatung)gebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Volkswagen Golf V 2003-2008 (401 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Volkswagen Polo IV 2001-2009 (341 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de l'Alfa Romeo 159Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Audi A5 (2007-2016) (239 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Bmw X1 2009-2015 (315 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur BMW Z4 2003-2009 (78 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Citroën Berlingo 2 : témoignages de pannesFiches-Auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C3 Picasso 2009-2017fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Citroën C4 : témoignages de pannesFiches-Auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C4 Picasso 2006-2013fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Dacia Duster 2 (2017-2024) : pannes recensées par les propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Dacia Lodgy (248 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Dacia Logan 2 Mcv : avis des propriétairesCaradisiac · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Dacia Sandero (2008-2012): pannes et témoignagesfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur DS DS3 2009-2018 (549 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiat Ducato als Wohnmobil-Basis: typische ProblemeKfz-Dietrich · Other source · published 17 April 2026 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
Ford Ka 2008-2016: pannes et problèmes (102 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Ford Kuga MK1 2008-2012 Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Honda Accord 2003-2008 (154 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Hyundai i10 2013-2020 (33 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Hyundai i30 (2007-2012)fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Hyundai i30 I: Typische Probleme und KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Kia PICANTO 2004-2011 (86 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in French
Kia Picanto - Typische Probleme, Schwachstellen & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 7 February 2022 · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Kia Picanto 2011-2017 (41 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Mercedes Classe A (2004-2012) : pannes et avisFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Mercedes Classe B (2012-2018) : pannes recensées et avis propriétairesFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Nissan Micra IV (2010-2017, 76 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Nissan X-Trail 2001-2013 (280 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Used Vauxhall Astra (Mk7, 2015-2022) review and buyer's guideAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026
Opel Mokka (2012-2016): pannes et problèmes (228 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Opel Mokka X (2016-2020): pannes et problèmes (76 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Opel Zafira Tourer (2011-2019): pannes et problèmes (108 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Opel Zafira C (Tourer): typische Probleme und Schwachstellen, TÜV, ADAC und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Peugeot 108 2014-2021 (75 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Peugeot 206 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Peugeot 207 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Peugeot 3008 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Peugeot 407 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Peugeot 5008 2009-2017fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Peugeot Partner Tepee : témoignages de pannesFiches-Auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault Clio 2 : les pannes et avis des propriétairesFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Renault Megane 1 (1995-2002) (382 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Renault Modus : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Renault Scenic 1 (1996-2003) (360 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Seat EXEO 2008-2013 (119 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Seat Toledo (1999-2004): fiabilidad y averías según testimoniosfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Suzuki Ignis (2016-2025): problemas de fiabilidad, 57 testimoniosfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Suzuki Splash 2008-2015 (43 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Suzuki Swift 2005-2010 (213 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Suzuki Swift 2 2010-2017 (150 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Toyota Aygo 2 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Volkswagen Coccinelle (2011-2018): tous les problèmesFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes de la Volkswagen Golf VI (2008-2012)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Volvo C30 2006-2012 (162 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Fiat 500 : pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Fiat Tipo : pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault Clio 5 : pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault Mégane 3 : que vaut le modèle en occasion ?Caradisiac · Motoring press · published 25 November 2015 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C2 2003-2010 (235 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Nissan Note 2013-2016 (44 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Nissan Pulsar 2014-2019 (63 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault Clio 3 : que vaut le modèle en occasion ?Caradisiac · Motoring press · published 26 November 2012 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Renault (averías por modelo, opiniones de propietarios)fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Qualités et défauts : RENAULT Scenic 3 (2009-2016)fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · published 24 November 2015 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Skoda Yeti – Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
Skoda Yeti (2009-2017) used car buying guideParkers · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026
Toyota Verso (2009-2017): problemas y averías (173 testimonios)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French

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