55-reg , Owner for 1 to 3 years
No major problems at all apart from the usual wear and tear issues (ie tyres). Had the cambelt changed this year due to milage and fact that previous owner had used car for towing caravan, fortunately my garage offered a discount for combined service + cambelt change. The Scenic has so far proved to be both reliable and practical despite Renault's poor reputation in the press. It is not the most glamorous of cars but as the family workhorse it does an excellent job. I had my doubts about the 1.5 disel engine for this size of car (grand scenic) but it is more than upto the job even when fully loaded. No I cannot burn up Ferraris at the lights but out on the motorway it can keep up with the rest. I would and have recommended this car to friends and family and would definitely consider the new scenic when we change the car although I would probably only go for the 5 seater as my children will probably have out grown the extra seats.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The car does exactly what it should, it provides comfortable, practical and spacious family motoring. However, it has let me down, a clutch replaced under warranty (can't fault the dealer for service) and a starter motor failure (surprising for a four year old car). There was also a recent MOT failure with the car requiring a number of repairs costing several hundred pounds. Consequently, I am highly unlikely to buy another Scenis and have lost some confidence in Renault as a manufacturer, which is a shame as they seem to be producing some good looking cars at the moment that are capable of competing with the best in class.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Auto gearbox disappointing due to EVM (hydraulic) valve failure costing £500 to repair, fortunately under AA Gold Warranty. At time of repair Wests (Cambridge) discovered NS disc brake binding and nearly at 'metal to metal'. This cost a further £140 of which warranty only paid a contribution of £40.
Low mileage 27k ml Grand Scenic well cared for car beautifully presented; but faults occurred after only 500ml of my ownership. Not as reliable as my previous 1.6 auto Alize Scenic which had no serious problems in its 57k 1o year life.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My car is an ideal family car that also doubles up as a good car for transporting goods around when the seats are taken out.
The driving position is nice and has good all round visibility but i feel the front screen could do with remodelling.
The car has too much plastic and this very noticeable when driving but you get what u pay for.
Overall i am satisfied but i would only buy the same model if it was a later model with better build quality.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very practical. Good load carrier and excellent tow car. Only ever used as a two seater and tow car over long distances (France and Med with caravan x2holidays)
Stylish and modern. Very reliable only ever had one problem and that was a flat battery!!!! My own fault, left Satnav on whilst vehicle left at Heathrow long stay carpar (5 weeks).
Woul definately buy another of same model.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Gearbox lost 5th gear so needed replacement gearbox. Engine threw rod at 170000 so was replaced. Car lost all codes needing recoding at Renault agency when main battery power dropped. Battery replaced as well. I am still driving car as I am basically hapy with it - itsgreat in bad conditions such as snow probably due to weight of diesel engine over driving wheels.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
overall very supprised and very pleased at how well this car has fitted in with my young family. Size is just right and capable of taking a lot of equipment. A little work horse really. I Just wish that I had bought a higher grade / model and the diesel version. I Have had a few niggling problems but these was delt with well by arnold clark warrington cheshire.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Scenic is a great design - my perfect MPV. My Renault dealer (Davis of Sevenoaks) is brilliant and sorted problems very well. Not happy I've had a couple of reliability problems but had great used car warranty and my dealer sorted everything. Hoping for more reliability and better luck in future but still very happy with my car!!
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very practical internal layout 1.9 130 BHP diesel pulls well from low revs so the traffic light shoot out is fine and makes light work of overtaking on the motorway. Some of the internal build quality could be better but overall I am very happy with the Scenic so much so that my wife has since bought a Grand Scenic on a 57 plate.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
too many design faults that do not seem to be addressed by Renault, often leaving the customer to fight it out with the dealer when something fails that althougth out of warranty should not have failed at the mileage covered, or denying they have a design fault despite constant reaccuring complaints regarding the same fault
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliable car that does the job - carting herds of children from place to place while they trash the inside with food and drink.
Only negative is that it uses lots of petrol - I have the 2.0 - a friend has the same model, same year, but the 1.6 and he gets much better mileage. Its a huge amount of car for very little money.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
04-reg , Owner for 3 to 5 years
1.6 petrol underpowered, electric window regulator broke 9common problem) ignition coils faulty (common problem) wipers awful, clanky linkage, juddering blades, Bosch aero twin solved problem. Very easy to drive, comfortable, well equipped, frightened to buy another one due to known unrelability problems
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 2/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Known fault with the car (engine coils). However, manufacturer never re-called and just lets you break down 4 times until all coils are replaced! Not a very good attitude. Car itself is good, but overall let down by manufacturer / dealer attitude.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliable workhorse with no serious defects. Only problems are some superficial (non-structural) rust and a problem with corrosion of electrical connectors. With intelligent maintenance and occasional replacement of worn-out parts, she's fine.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
My car has a 1600cc petrol engine coupled to a 4 speed automatic gearbox. This doesn't always have the reponse I expect. I had a Mercedes A Class which had a 6 speed automatic gearbox and was more flexible and responsive than the Scenic.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
This is the 3rd Grand Scenic we've had and it is by far the best. The build quality, handling and ride have all improved significantly on the previous model. Very pleased indeed with our choice.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Over the last few years the Renault has given us very few problems and runs us around on day to day business with ease.But is starting to look tired and some small parts are now starting to fail
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good spacious car with plenty of room even if using 7 seats but the electrics let it down big time. I've had this car for 12 months and so far it has cost over £1000 in electrical repairs.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
A good practical versatile car, not very exciting but has been reliable with only one problem in the 7 years (drive shaft) which left us stuck for a while but was fixed under warranty
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very happy with the car, being a Motability vehicle, I shall only have it for three years but I would not buy one to have longer than that, because of its reliability record.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Good old workhorse that has saved us thousands of pounds in not hiring skips because we have used her to take building rubble to the tip whilst renovating our home.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
ok for a medium MPV but 1.6 engine very under powered, little rattles from exhaust keep coming and going, the car won't accelerate smoothly from cold.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My Renault Grand Scenic gives me great flexibility to carry huge loads or up to seven people effortlessly around town or tirelessly on long hauls.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Over-sensitive clutch, faulty windows (all 4 failed) with expensive replacements, poor on cold mornings. Good size and space optimisation .
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 1/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Not a bad family car, 1.6 engine a little underpowerred. Lots of nifty cubby holes/storage spaces. Some nice details ie full glass roof.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good sized car, excellent for family trips. Uses too much oil though and frequently has problems with suspension springs.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very thrifty and very versatile. Only a 1.5 diesel so very underpowered. Niggly electric problems always seem to happen.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Annoying faults with electric windows etc, and creaks. A pratical car for a family but minor faults annoy.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 3/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Comfortable and spacious but build quality, fuel economy and number of visits to the garage are all issues
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 1/5
04-reg , Owner for More than 5 years
Nice big car for the money. Has been reasonable reliable.
Big bugbear - changing bulbs in front lights.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
As a family car it ticks all the right boxes, but the build quality is not as good as I'd expected
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Extremely comfortable practical car spoilt by niggling faults and renault dealers not much good
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
easy to drive, has been reliable, very practical; only negative is high fuel consumption.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Brilliantly packaged, easy to drive- let down by quality of construction.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
its very practical but hit and miss electrical problems
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
51-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
fine if you don't do big mileage and have a warranty!
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 2/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
basic - not the best quality - get what you pay for!
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Really reliable, stylish, good value car.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Electrics have proved to be unreliable
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 2/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
GOOD RELIABLE AND EASY TO DRIVE
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
X-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
