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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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Serious
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Moderate
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The 2018 period has 2 more issues than the Renault Captur (Gen 1) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

EDC gearbox shudder

SeriousGearbox & Transmission

Like the Clio, the dual-clutch automatic can hesitate, shudder or lose smoothness in town, sometimes needing costly clutch or actuator work.

Most affected: 1.2 TCe EDC, 1.5 dCi EDC

Estimated cost: £600–£1,700Affects: 2013–2018Often appears around: 30,000–85,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Jerky pull-away
  • •Delay selecting drive
  • •Clutch smell after manoeuvring

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Slow traffic and parking manoeuvres
  • ✓Hill starts
  • ✓History of gearbox software or clutch work

1.2 TCe oil consumption

SeriousEngine

The 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.

Most affected: 1.2 TCe 120

Estimated cost: £800–£4,000Affects: 2013–2018Often appears around: 40,000–90,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Frequent oil top-ups
  • •Misfire
  • •Blue smoke
  • •Poor compression or engine light

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Ask exact oil-usage history
  • ✓Look for engine replacement paperwork
  • ✓Check service intervals were not stretched

Front suspension knocking

MinorSuspension & Chassis

Drop links, top mounts and wishbone bushes wear quickly on rough roads, making the Captur feel noisier than it should.

Most affected: All Gen 1 Captur models

Estimated cost: £120–£300Affects: 2013–2019Often appears around: 40,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Knock over potholes
  • •Twang from front suspension
  • •Uneven tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test drive on rough roads
  • ✓Inspect front tyres
  • ✓Review MOT history for repeated front suspension notes

Buying Tips for the 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
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