How reliable is the Renault Fluence

How reliable is the Renault Fluence and are there any hidden faults that we should know about? We are thinking of buying a 2010 model.

Albert O'Connor (Listowel)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Albert,

Generally speaking, it should be fine. In fact, depending on which options the original owner ticked on the sales form, it may even still have a couple of years worth of warranty to run. Most of them are fitted with the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine, which is a proven and rugged design. It's also very economical, which is a bonus.

As ever, with any French car, watch the electrical systems like a hawk. Renaults are prone to throwing an odd warning light at you, which could be something major about to go bang, or it could just be a faulty warning light. Either way, pounce on any potential issue and get it sorted, quick. Watch for the diesel particulate filter clogging up too if the previous owner has only been doing low-speed, around-town mileage.

Hope that helps and let us know how you get on.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe