Renault Clio reliability

In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.

Recalled models: CLIO · 68,552 vehicles

One of the rear axle bolts retaining the stub axle carrier on the left and/or right side may not have been correctly tightened.This could allow the stub axle to separate from it's mounting.

Fix: On affected vehicles check bolt tightness. If necessary or if bolt(s) is/are missing replace the axle assembly.

Recalled models: CLIO · 415 vehicles

The wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened top the correct specification during assembly.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles; Check and if necessary tighten wheel nuts to correct specification.

Recalled models: CLIO · 418 vehicles

The rear spoiler may detach at high speed due to high variance in temperature change. This is a result of a non-conformity with the production process.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection and where necessary rebonding.

Recalled models: CLIO · 1,096 vehicles

It is possible that the front wheel liners have been incorrectly positioned giving potential for them to rub against the front brake hoses. This in turn could in rare circumstances cause increased brake pedal travel and affect the braking efficiency of the vehicle. This issue may be highlighted by a warning message Braking system fault and a warning light on the dashboard.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. If they are found to be incorrectly positioned they will be replaced free of charge.

Recalled models: CLIO · 49,748 vehicles

A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.

Recalled models: CLIO · 383 vehicles

The protectors for the front brake hoses may have been fitted incorrectly which could in the worst case scenario lead to a reduction in braking efficiency. If there is leakage of brake fluid the warning lamp will illuminate and more effort will have to be applied to the brakes to stop in good time. Additionally there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake cylinders with the same effects as above.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front brake hoses and protectors. Where necessary reposition or replace the protectors and brake hoses. Replace the fixing dome caps that retain the rear brake shoes to the back plate.

Recalled models: CLIO · 20,545 vehicles

As a result of certain front suspension mounting bolts being over tightened at the factory the front suspension could fail and loss of vehicle control could occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.

Recalled models: CLIO · 3 vehicles

Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.

Fix: Replace the cotters on relevant engines

Recalled models: CLIO · 3,308 vehicles

Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.

Recalled models: CLIO · 4,234 vehicles

Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.

Recalled models: CLIO · 217 vehicles

In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer

Recalled models: CLIO · 469 vehicles

Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.

Fix: Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.

Recalled models: CLIO · 1,887 vehicles

There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.

Fix: Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.

Recalled models: CLIO · 1,861 vehicles

Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.

Fix: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

Recalled models: CLIO · 1,574 vehicles

There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.

Recalled models: CLIO · 894 vehicles

The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.

Recalled models: CLIO · 105,883 vehicles

Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.

Recalled models: CLIO · 579 vehicles