are there any common faults with these

[scotty493]

hello i have just bought a "03" 172.....is there any common faults that i need to look out for and what mods can be done that a quite cheap and effective for the 172

cheers

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Do a search mate, been covered a million times

Just quickly, coil packs are common across the range to fail.

Window regulators also. Rattles are normal with all Reno's dont worry, if its been cherished it will be fine, neglect is the main problem with the Reno's

 

[bmh.01]

Loads for both really, do a search all been covered.

 

[Timmay]

end of the day some people have one with no problems at all

others have problems all the time

 

[Tom Wilde]

^ Yep!

 

[karlktm]

engine mounts, airbag light..cuz of the connectors under the seat

 

[Josh@Renparts]

there are a few, but mainly cheap fixes providing you keep on top of your belts when it comes to servicing.

 

[Timmay]

i take it on your 2003 model all the belts have been done (aux and cam)

 

[Steve2004]

No one has mentioned the exhaust yet, the standard one will break at around 40k miles.

Also remember to check out the shocks for leaks.

 

[scotty493]

pick it up today when do the belts need doing its only done 36k

 

[rctempire]

5 Years old, i would be looking to get belts done.

 

[cat171]

pick it up today when do the belts need doing its only done 36k

Cambelt & aux belt need doing now, if you've not got £500 off the price you may want to think about it, as that lot will cost that amount (or so)

The aux belt should already have been done (it was due at three years)

 

[Mike_182]

They're French - that's the biggest fault!

 

[Dan 172]

Plenty of common faults or a 'Characteristic of the car' as Renault will put it too you.


Exhaust are made of tin and fall off around 30k
Rear shocks leak
Engine and gearbox mounts are weak
seat racks
gearbox aren't great imo
altenators don't last long
steering wheels melt
headlight washers leak

As said Aux belt needs doing at 36/3 years and Cambelt at 5 years of 72k.

I still loved my 172 all the same