EDC gearbox shudder
SeriousGearbox & TransmissionLike the Clio, the dual-clutch automatic can hesitate, shudder or lose smoothness in town, sometimes needing costly clutch or actuator work.
Est. Repair Cost: £600–£1,700
Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2018 Renault Captur (Gen 1)
Later Capturs benefited from updated trim and newer engine options, which makes 2018-on cars more attractive if they avoid the early 1.2 TCe issues.
What changed for 2018
- •Updated media systems and cabin trims
- •1.3 TCe began replacing the older 1.2 TCe in the line-up
Common MOT watch-outs
- !Front suspension wear
- !Brake imbalance
- !Lighting faults
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All Known Issues
1.2 TCe oil consumption
SeriousEngineThe 1.2 TCe can burn oil at an alarming rate and eventually lose compression or damage the engine if the issue has been ignored for too long.
Est. Repair Cost: £800–£4,000
Front suspension knocking
MinorSuspension & ChassisDrop links, top mounts and wishbone bushes wear quickly on rough roads, making the Captur feel noisier than it should.
Est. Repair Cost: £120–£300
Buying Tips for 2018 Renault Captur (Gen 1)
- ✓On EDC cars, drive in heavy traffic and on hills rather than relying on a quick test route
- ✓If it is a 1.2 TCe, ask directly about oil use and walk away from cars that regularly need top-ups
- ✓Check the infotainment and parking-camera functions because minor electrical faults are common
- ✓Listen for knocks from the front end because drop links and wishbone bushes wear on UK roads