Any known issues with the 2008/9 Renault Mégane?

Any known issues with the 2008/9 Renault Mégane range?

Denis O Donoghue (Cork)

Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Denis,

While it shouldn't suffer from any massive mechanical issues, the second generation Mégane upheld Renault's unloved reputation for electrical problems. Basically be suspect of anything with a copper wire coming out of the back - electric windows especially, but also wiper and light stalks, keyless ignition and remote central locking, which all seem to give problems. The engine management system can also go for a bit of a bath, causing sluggish throttle response and poor starting. Squealing brakes usually just means that the pads need changing.

Hope that helps

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe