Used Renault Grand Scenic MPV 2016-2020 reliability

Thus far, we’ve heard of relatively few common faults reported with the Grand Scenic – this is good news. However, this is one of those cars that’s liable to be trashed by someone’s most dearly beloved, so make sure you check the interior carefully for stains, cracked or broken plastics or scuffs.

Keep in mind, too, that every Grand Scenic features 20in wheels as standard – and wheels that big are always going to be more susceptible to kerbing. Make sure, therefore, that you inspect all the wheels carefully – minor grazes are nothing to worry about, but larger scrapes or chunks missing suggest heavy impacts and could mean the suspension within has been damaged.

Reason for recall

Non air-conditioned Megane and Scenics equipped with K4J or K4M engines with a pre-catalytic convertor fitted may have a hard brake pedal (lack of braking assistance). This is caused by the deterioration of the braking assistance pipe as it passes too close to the source of heat emitted by the pre-catalytic convertor.

Reason for recall

NOx sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture on the production line

Renault as a manufacturer finished in 16th position out of 30 manufacturers in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey. The Grand Scenic didn't feature in the survey.

To see the full results of the survey, click here.