Renault
Reddit take
AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote
Renault is generally viewed with skepticism on Reddit, particularly within the Gulf region, where it is frequently criticized for poor reliability and high maintenance costs. While some users acknowledge that high depreciation makes them an affordable 'value' pick on the used market, the consensus points toward significant mechanical risks, especially regarding transmissions and air conditioning systems.
Pros
- High depreciation makes them very affordable to purchase used
- Provides decent 'value for money' for those who just need a basic functional vehicle
Cons
- Poor resale value compared to competitors
- Frequent reports of CVT gearbox and transmission failures
- High maintenance costs and frequent mechanical issues
- Difficulty in sourcing spare parts and finding qualified mechanics
- Reported stability issues, such as shaking at speeds above 120km/h
- Common AC system failures
Caveats
- Mechanics report that the cars are difficult to service due to poor design choices, such as awkward oil filter placement.
- Maintenance costs can reportedly exceed the monthly payment (EMI) for some owners.
Best for
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for a newer model year at a very low entry price
- Short-term ownership where initial purchase price is the primary concern
Avoid if
- Reliability and low long-term maintenance are priorities
- You plan to resell the vehicle and want to retain value
- You do not have easy access to specialized mechanics or parts
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 18-month half-life. The evidence comes from 15 mentions with a median age of approximately 297 days, primarily focused on the Gulf market.
Sentiment
1 positive (7%) · 1 mixed (7%) · 13 negative (87%)
Trust + time weighted score: -80% · raw score -80%
What redditors said (10 of 15)
French cars depreciate A LOT in UAE (rentault) and provide great value. Not great cars, but exactly what you need.
Please avoid Renault.
idk about Renault but it's isn't as reliable as others and I'm pretty sure they depreciate a lot
Get a Captiva. Avoid Renault.
Before buying my first car, renault was my first option. I asked many people and main issue I heard was less mechanics that can work with renault plus parts availability.
as a mechanic this car is hard to work with even change oil due to oil filter location also spare parts is difficut to look for compare to other brands
Don’t buy this car, if you’re driving 120km or above speed you’re car will shake can’t handle that
Reliable? I highly doubt that. My coworker has one and its absolutely not reliable, has AC issues every once in a while. He changed the Transmission and it was not cheap and alot of other issues.
REnaults have always had poor resale thanks to the high maintenance and the CVT gearboxes ....
colleague owned one for 1 yr, had gear box issues and issues started coming up every month at the end he had to sell it for scrap