Buying a Used 4th Gen Clio? Problems

[@vredewold]

Hello, Bought my Clio IV DCI in 2014. It’s now 2023, 202200 km. Never had any problems as suggested. It consumes 1l./22 km. Once had the battery renewed and my front brakes. No issues whatsoever.

[@irfaan_ayoob]

What to check when buying one?

[@djordjeostojic95]

i didn't understand, how much oil does it consume?

[@СтефанИванов-у5ч]

the best reliable engine from this gen is 1.2 75hp 4 cylinder, it was placed in older gens and works perfectly fine even with LPG installed. It is pretty underpowered, still does its job- get you from A to B point. If you want faster car- get megan, or other model, even other brand car.

[@alanmarnie2565]

Had my 4th gen Clio for 6 years now (72000klm) and it's never missed a beat - I just absolutely love driving it. Eventually it will be replaced with another Renault (my 5th) for sure !

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for the info!

[@AntonioJose-mr9ys]

Dont do it

[@did.it.myself9022]

​@AntonioJose-mr9ys It's a good car i use it as a company car and that 0.9litre turbo is quite good

[@paulsp2693]

Renault makes very reliable cars,from my experience.

[@miranss6977]

​@@Pit-Stopis Renault Clio 0.9 TCe 90hk a good choice?

[@MY-mp6bq]

Here a 1.5 dci 75hp. Has 122.000km now and i did 40.000km in 15 months. Its bulletproof basically. Bought it from first owner and he only replaced the battery. Now 7.5 years old and nothing has been replaced ! Oh yeah i do an average of 3.9l/100km and i drive sporty. Its the most cheap car to drive and its reliable

[@Pit-Stop]

Nice, thank you!

[@supernova6553]

Is it still holding up? How much mileage does it have now?

[@MY-mp6bq]

@@supernova6553 sold it at 147.000km without issues. very solid var

[@InvictraX]

I have 2017 1.2 4th gen Clio. My wipers locked up. The mechanic spent 1h 30min to get them free and re lubricate them. No other problems in 6 years. 116.000 km

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you for sharing!

[@vredewold]

@@InvictraX hey had the Same Problem, fixed it myself, running better then ever

[@PankajSharma-pw2oe]

I am also having a Clio 4 2017 it has done 107000 km when I insert a key in my car there is a peeeeee sound Near coolant before ignition

[@komruz]

Ive had mine for 5 years from new, 80k done so far on a 1.5dci. Has been reliable and non of the issues stated by this man. Only fault it got is a leaking AC pipe which i replaced.

[@accio4260]

I have a 1.5 dci 140k KM and its been good

[@aaweso_me5200]

my clio 1.5 is at almost 130k miles still very smooth

[@paulsp2693]

please change the fuel pump,it will definitely fail some days 100%

[@YinYang409]

7 years ago I bought my clio 4 with a 1.5 dci engine. It had around 110.000km on it when I bought it, and now 7 years later there's 313.000km on it. In 7 years and 200.000 km's of driving, I never had any problem with this car untill last month I had a warning on my display telling me to check the injection system. Happened to be the exhaust pressure sensor (or DPF sensor) which has 2 rubber hoses attached to it placed on the back of the engine. This happens on all 1.5 dci's over time. One of the 2 hoses burns and cracks, or the sensor dies. Most of the time it's the shorter hose. Its a pain to replace it, since you will have no visual of what you're doing, but still I did manage to fix it myself. Second problem was 2 weeks after the sensor replacement my clutch slave cylinder died. I replaced the master cylinder and hydraulic hose for new ones myself, and let a mechanic replace the slave cylinder and clutch. Now it drives perfectly again. It was still the original clutch meaning it held up 313.000km's. Thats insane. I really love this car, its reliable, it uses little fuel and I will keep on driving it as long as I can.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AndrewKNI]

A very interesting video. You should do more of the 'problem' side of used cars. Such practicable advice would be welcome.

[@alexanderbellingroth]

I have a 2018 Clio 4 with a TCe90 engine. I had no problems with the starter or else. It’s a really good ride. Only one problem: my iPhone software was not compatible with the rlink version so i had no Bluetooth connection

[@thomasdoensen4470]

Get a Software update from Renault. If the Problem still exists, try ddt4all and activate the iphone / android card

[@alexanderbellingroth]

@@thomasdoensen4470 I had this problem two and a half years ago and it lasted 8months. There was no change in the R link version or anything. It just stopped working. It connected and a second later it disconnected. I talked to my dealer, to Renault Germany and even Apple but i had no luck 🤷🏼‍♂️ I sold my Clio a year ago for a really good price (just 2k lower than I had paid new 3 years prior) and bought a Renault Talisman.

[@paulsp2693]

I got a Renault Kwid manual 800cc 2015, which clocked 110000km, many small bits and pieces have been replaced but the main running components have never worn out like the steering column, steering rack, clutch plate, and suspension, all these main running parts are still in the original state.im very supprised.

[@y1ink]

I have a 2013 90k mk4 0.9 tce. The cabin is noisy and the wind quite loud. I added those window visors that helped a lot. Brakes are rubbish and scary. Not had an issue with start but I don’t use stop start. AC not working has a leak. No engine temp gauge! Also there is a known issue with a leak in on the engine coolant a gasket seems to leak after a while. Small fuel tank. Apart from these minor things very happy with it.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mashilodipela9701]

It has temp gauge, u dont know clio honestly

[@y1ink]

@@mashilodipela9701 I had the very first mk4 and those first batch didn’t have engine temp, I did see someone else’s and they had updated software on their head unit and I could see they could see a lot more including temp. My car only ended up lasting 100k, so anyone who has an aging mk4 and it’s at the 80k mark please get the timing chain and mainly the plastic tensioners changed they’re designed to break.

[@mashilodipela9701]

@@y1ink the temp gauge is digital, shows only when the engine temperature is very low or overheating

[@mashilodipela9701]

@@y1ink my clio 4 is on 261500km now nd did timing replacement and starter motor only, now m thinking of refurbishing clutch kit and suspension there and there

[@aleksandaravramov4818]

My Clio 4 is benzin 2016 year, bought on 80 k km on 2019 y, now 3 years and 20 k km more passed.Only super minors problems (changing bulbs) and noticed its a little bit noisy inside of the cupe.This problem are solved with turning on the radio.Then noisies disapeared and remain the music only.

[@joakimberg692]

Never had any problem you mentioned. Not saying they dont exists, but I'm not sure how common they are. Owned 2 Clio IV, for a total of 5 years now. No problem with any of them. Electrics, are you sure it's more problem with Renaults than others, or you have just old information like everyone else? As in "Renault had alot of electronic problems 10-15 years ago so let's say they have it now too". No source I've found can prove this. Would love to see some facts.

[@kennztube]

Yeah I get tired listening to mates at work etc saying the electric issue thing, I’ve had five French cars Renault and Citroen without issues including electrical. Urban myths travel very very far. In my view it’s usually those who’ve no experience of the cars as drivers and want to reassure themselves their choice was best.

[@is94227]

What about the air condition? I own a Clio 3 and the condenser breaks every 15 month or so, if I changed the oil by the book I should replace the condenser at every oil change and it is a costly replacement. I am considering buying a Clio4 but I have that condenser at the back of my head.

[@thetruth7633]

I have a Clio 3 RS, getting a Clio 4 DCi for daily, because, yeah economical and I don't speed all the time. Renault is pretty decent since the 2010's. they have upped the quality and a lot of "decent" brands have declined in quality making them equal bad or good. Still don't expect "made in Japan". Been working on cars for 25 years.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JoseFerreira-qk3cs]

I bought a Clio IV 2018 and 8 months in I drove it for 11000 km and only had to change one of the lights and will do maintenance soon but I do 4.9 l per 100 km

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@addeade231]

Sério? Você só dirige rodoviária? Não na cidade?:)

[@JoseFerreira-qk3cs]

@@addeade231 mainly country road sometimes round the city sometimes on the motorway . But also I’m not a big fan of unnecessary speeding I keep my driving speed as stable as possible . When I drive faster I also keep my speed stable and I try not shift gears unnecessarily by matching the speed with what I need . It’s boring to some but really I’m not one to speed . Hence why u have a clio instead of a bmw .

[@martinw.4330]

1:38 the 1.2 turbo comes with direct injection making an engine prone to oil consumption . the 0.9 uses good old port injection

[@phillipruus1812]

I have a 2016 clio rs 200 brought second hand with 45000km on it. I now have 90000km on it and have had nil issues apart from a boost leak from a oil line for turbo which my mechanic fixed for free.

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Just picked up my Renault clio dynamic 1.5L diesel with approx 150.000 miles on the clock she had battery issues with it and didn't drive it every day.....the stop start was the problem.....I will drive it more she had stuff done to it...brakes are like new.... I have driven it previously on Motorways..... really want to give it a go on country roads or B class back roads..... This car bit heavier at front....but may help with tight cornering... tyres good too..... Should go well...... Looking forward to that....??

[@Pit-Stop]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Grosserracker]

about the touchscreen: you usually just need to press a bit harder be slower yourself. yes it's not the fastest, but it's not like it's unusable. except the navigation. it is so damn slow, i'd rather use my phone at any time

[@Grosserracker]

I just checked yesterday: it's pressure sensitive (probably because plastic screens scratch/bend, instead of break and producing glass shards in case of an accident). Pressing harder is literally all you need to do. Also, screw navigation. Google maps is so much better in any way

[@dennis_s4078]

My second-hand Clio 4 steers to the right when I let go of the steering wheel and something squeaks when steering when stationary. The brakes also squeak.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@miranss6977]

Renault Clio 0.9 TCe 90hk, do you guys recommend this?

[@danielgrawert213]

I drove a Clio 4 Phase 1 1.2 16V for about 80tkm, no problems at all, just minor suspension repairs. MediaNav worked fine, was just a bit slow sometimes. I bought a Clio 4 1.2 TCe a year ago and it has zero proplems until now (bought used with 33tkm, is not at 45tkm). It has the R-Link and everything works as expected, also just very little Oil consumption on mine. maybe 100-200ml since last oil change about 5-6000km ago - quite normal for a Turbo-Engine. (But its also a newer revision of the 1.2 TCe. The Old ones in the Phase 1 had bigger problems and is quite known for it. Renault said it is fixed on the newer ones. (Mine is a H5F-t 412)

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AntonioJose-mr9ys]

If you have 1.2 sell it that engine will start to consume 1lt for every 2k km

[@av.m7489]

I bought a Clio 4 2014 model. It was a great car genuinely. Problems I had: losing engine oil fast. not sure if I had a leak somewhere, and had to change the battery.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@vitorpassos309]

I have a 4th gen Phase 2 Clio 0.9 TCe from September 2017 that i got 2-hand imported from France to Portugal and the ownership has been an easy one until now (got it in 2019). Can confirm the r-link has its days and that the stop and start already drained 1 battery but besides that i had no other issues (always serviced it with Renault). Cool video btw :D

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing! Quite interesting about the R-Link - I've experienced several problems with it in the past, despite only having the test models for a week.

[@vitorpassos309]

@@Pit-Stop Usually the biggest issue is unresponsiveness to touch and mine keeps changing back the language to french xD

[@AntonioJose-mr9ys]

The biggest problem is for de 0.9 you need to change the oil 10k or when you reach 100k you will ear distribution chain noises. Believe me i now because i work as a mecanic at renault ( sorry for my english)

[@vitorpassos309]

@@AntonioJose-mr9ys That's why mine goes to Renault for all maintenance in time :D

[@brunodias3292]

@@vitorpassos309 Hello! On average, how much do you pay to maintain a Renault Clio IV yearly at Renault? Thanks!

[@DANIELabg-vh4gk]

My edition 7 dynamique has had none of these problems since 2014

[@weylad70]

You can do a video on any car they all have problems if not maintained,mine has 90000 miles and everything is fine.

[@DrLoco]

Finally...a uselful informative episode again that tells me all I need to know in stead of a sumamry of liks where I can go look things up. Thanks "Fake CKarkson'. :D

[@paulcardno1]

I bought Renault clio Tom Tom 2012,my oil ran totally dry, no warning light to warn me, my starter blew fuse, when I turned key it just clicked, got it replaced then 3 weeks later happened again, got starter motor replaced, just basically gave car away to get shot of it after that, once oil ran out, engine starting failing.

[@Beethoven2949]

you can't blame the car for YOU not doing regular oil changes 😂😂 your ment to check the oil regularly not rely on your cars warning light. Also your starter kept going because if the engine ran dry on oil then it got close to seizing up 😂😂

[@addeade231]

1.2 16V or 0.9 tce, which one is cheapest to own in service and fuel economy ?

[@jonm9501]

Great video! Seriously considering a 4th gen in the UK for about 8k. Are these issues really common? Would you consider something else instead?

[@Pit-Stop]

I'm not really an authority on the accuracy of the information, but from what we could find, these issues are reasonably common and definitely something to be on the lookout for. As for an alternative, I have not personally driven or tested it, but I've heard very good things about the 6th generation Ford Fiesta.

[@jonm9501]

@@Pit-Stop thank you for the advice!

[@jonm9501]

Oh one more thing... If you had to choose between 3 year old Clio and 3 year old Peugeot 208, which one you choosing? And does the Pug have these issues too?

[@markanderson2401]

8k for a clio 4 seems a bit much unless it's the last of the 4's before the 5 came out, they have big problems with the keyless entry and its a pain to find out what's wrong with it, I'd recommend the fiesta too, great little car with possibly the best engine in its class

[@batikhawzm9964]

thanks brother

[@madbadger85]

I’ve just bought a 2017 with 26000 miles on the clock (exMOD) 1.5 dci. It’s got non of the gizmos in it apart from aircon and cruise control, a very simple entertainment system no touch screen jobbi, so it must be a base model. Good that’s all I wanted, I did go for a 900cc version but I read a lot about the little turbo engines failing especially with timing chains. My last car was a Clio mk4 diesel, probably the best car I’ve ever owned and I owned it for 15 years!!!! I just hope this one will last that long.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JDMHaze]

1:29 Who would've ever thought a European car would have oil consumption issues lol

[@philhodgkinson1460]

A word about not partic about the Clio but generally don't run engine on less than quarter tank.....fuel pump damage may follow....?!//////

[@Pit-Stop]

I haven't heard about that. At a quarter tank, the fuel pump should still be fully immersed. What is not recommended is running the tank dry or close to dry as the fuel pump is lubricated by the fuel itself. That can damage or burn the pump out, resulting in costly repairs.

[@ramihanania69]

what do u recommend in its class

[@duncanandrews6727]

MK4 Clio 1.2 Play since 2017, past every road test (MOT) and its never had a service.. I did spend £4 on a window wiper tho! (10,000 miles on clock)

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dimg4639]

I ve just bought a used clio 1.5 dci 75 ps.when i reach 110 klm i have a disturbing air noise inside cabinet .any ideas or suggestions?

[@Pit-Stop]

I'm only guessing but it sounds like a door seal might need replacing.

[@24reflex24]

Hi, they all like that noise comes from small window either on left or right side, mine is on the right... factory fault.

[@Nicholasvid]

Anyone know how to get the rear heated window to work

[@xxzmk]

Are these problems bound to petrol engines or 1.5 dci diesel engines ?

[@madbadger85]

No the diesel engine is bombproof, I nearly bought the 900cc petrol but read plenty of horror stories about them. My last clio was a diesel and my new one is. Most manufacturers now are all jumping on the small 3 cylinder turbo engines to cut emissions but they all have some problem or other, they are over stressed.

[@Netherlands031]

My housemate has a 2012 clio 0.9 and the engine has gotten extremely noisy in the past few weeks, total mileage 125k km. We're looking at getting a good 2nd hand engine in it, seems like this is not a common problem, wonder if the previous owners did something that caused this.

[@Pit-Stop]

Interesting. Do you have any clues as to what might be wrong with the engine?

[@adamtrokich8605]

Changed my front motor wiper once already on a mk4 2015. Also, coolant desepering.

[@adamtrokich8605]

@TPG No leakege what so ever. Everything nice and dry.

[@topfuelteddy]

What engine ? If 3 cylinder turbo could be the thermostat housing gasket.

[@adamtrokich8605]

@@topfuelteddy Yeoo. I think youre right. There is fluid on top of the gearbox. I have a new one here prt.nr: 110608635R

[@kennztube]

Oh here we go, electrics and French cars, I’ve had five without any electrical issues. This is no different to any other nations cars, they have issues but usually not many.

[@sinanak402]

i use 2020 clio 0.9 joy. now it's nearly 25.000km. 1-there is no decrease oil or water. 2- brakes are weak. it comes bridgestone ecopia ep25 tyre. i don't recognize which one is guilty but brakes scares to mee, specialy with 5 passanger and full boot. 3- isolation is very weak. wind noise is okey but road sound to much. also bridgestone is total carbage tyre in terms of noise. clio still comfortable than fiat tipo diesel but not quite as fiesta 1.0. 4- interior plastics has very low quality but i don't care, this car is cheap. for example hyundai i20 expensive than clio but quality same as clio (maybe lower). 5- gear ratios too close. the car doesn't go anywhere in 1 and 2nd gear. 5th and last gear nearly start 70km and goes nearly 200km. nonsense. despite everything, clio makes you love yourself. easy and fun to use.

[@Pit-Stop]

Thanks!

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Renault make engines for Mercedes up to 1.6L apparently.....

[@Skykitten246]

I bought the 2015 diesel worse mistake but I have no choice it’s a work car I use only for work I will use it until it dies then never again I will buy a clio after my clio dies I am getting Vauxhall Insignia

[@Pit-Stop]

What sort of problems have you had?

[@anas7349]

Very minor problems for used car ive seen much worse and very expensice to fix with vw bmw and mercedes. Its on you. You didnt gather much info before buying the petrol version. The diesel is a much much better

[@sofia-nq1rj]

So true.. It's been a nightmare

[@Pit-Stop]

Can you tell us more about the specific problems you've had?

[@Janshevik]

only in this dumb country regime cancels public transport... how are we supposed to go to work -.- These problems with Clio are present also in other Renault cars like Twingo, Megane, Captur, ... ?

[@vilkolakis12]

have clio 0,9 since 2015, no one mentioned problems at all. sorry. Mileage 110 000

[@lightningleaf23]

All cars have problems wouldn’t worry. Renault reliability is about average better than some worse than others but all cars these days if serviced regularly and looked after are reliable

[@eattherich9215]

Thanks for the warning.

[@ThePankrt]

Renault makes beautiful cars but very unreliable with expensive maintenance running costs.

[@toplespecah666]

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