Model reliability

Renault Zoe reliability

The Renault Zoe fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 35.6% of 5,569 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

23.7% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 4,206 MOT tests of Renault Zoes this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 28× as oftenSuspension arms8.3% vs 0.3%

Fails 2× as oftenTyre condition7.6% vs 3.2%Fix about £90

Fails 12× as oftenAnti-roll bars2.4% vs 0.2%

Fails 7× as oftenStop lamp2% vs 0.3%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenTyre condition22.1% vs 8.4%Fix about £90

Advised 16× as oftenAnti-roll bars4.7% vs 0.3%

6 to 10 years old

35.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 5,569 MOT tests of Renault Zoes this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 6× as oftenSuspension arms13.6% vs 2.3%

Fails 2× as oftenTyre condition8.5% vs 3.5%Fix about £90

Fails 3× as oftenStop lamp4% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Fails 58% more oftenSprings3.8% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Advised 53% more oftenTyre condition15.8% vs 10.3%Fix about £90

Advised 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars5.8% vs 1.5%

Advised 8× as oftenDirection indicators4.8% vs 0.6%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Renault Zoe

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2023/02826 Jan 2023Built 2022On affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.

On affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.

Fix: Check the rear seat bench has been securely locked in place.

Recalled models: ZOE · 440 vehicles

R/2022/00118 Jan 2022Built 2021Risk of internal short curcuit to the battery

Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery.

Fix: Controlling the battery and replacing the module if necessary.

Recalled models: ZOE · 31 vehicles

R/2018/0704 Jun 2018Built 2016–2017Gearbox may fail to hold in park position when vehicle is stationary

The gearbox may not hold the vehicle in the park position when the vehicle is stationary (Position �P�). The vehicle may roll if the handbrake is not applied.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the gearbox parking pin.

Recalled models: ZOE · 360 vehicles

R/2018/0255 Feb 2018Built 2017Incorrect throttle pedal fitted

An incorrect accelerator pedal may be fitted which could cause discomfort or in extreme circumstances the pedal may get suck under the floor mat.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the accelerator pedal fitted. Replace the pedal where necessary.

Recalled models: ZOE · 218 vehicles

R/2017/2071 Sept 2017Built 2015–2016Gearbox may fail to hold in park position 'p' and vehicle could roll away

If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. This results in a higher risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake mechanism and park wheel which are inside of the reducer.

Recalled models: ZOE · 561 vehicles

R/2016/0351 Mar 2016Brake efficiency may be reduced

The front wheel arch liners may have been incorrectly positioned which may cause them to rub against the front brake hoses. In rare circumstances this could cause a low leakage from both front flexible brake hose leading to gradual increased brake pedal travel in extreme cases a sudden bursting of the flexible hose with sudden increased brake travel and a resultant affect on the braking efficiency. A warning light indicating a low brake fluid level will be displayed on the dashboard.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. Where necessary reposition the wheel arch liners and replace the brake hose/s.

Recalled models: ZOE · 999 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Renault Zoe before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Renault Zoe reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Renault Zoe

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