F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) vs F4R

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F4R BUY 82/100
+5 points over F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Renault
0 / 100
BUY F4R Renault

Specifications

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
F4R
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
77
82
Years
2005--2012
1998--2017
Displacement
1870 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
120--200 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€870--€1,630

Character

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)

"Later 1.9 dCi (Bosch CP3 common rail, Euro 4 and 5) in the Megane II/III, Scenic II/III, Laguna II and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Much better than the 2000-2005 engines: the connecting-rod bearing problem is gone and turbo faults were fixed by 2008. The weak point is the injectors - a leaking injector seal can damage the engine - plus EGR clogging. Timing belt."

F4R

"Renault 2.0 16V petrol without turbo (Laguna, Megane, Scenic, Espace, Trafic, and the Clio RS 172-200). Tough and long-lived if serviced. Change the timing belt on time (interference engine) and the intake-cam phaser pulley with it - a rattling phaser is the classic fault. The 2.0 turbo (F4Rt, Megane RS) is a different engine."

Issues Comparison

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 4

▲ HIGH
Injector or injector-seal leak N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Turbocharger faults (to 2008) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
EGR valve clogging N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Timing belt (replace on schedule) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

F4R 4

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine) - change every 5-6 years €570--€930 N/A--116,000 km
● MODERATE
Intake camshaft phaser (dephaser) pulley - rattle or cracking €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Camshaft carrier and crankshaft seal oil leaks N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Ignition coils and crankshaft sensor failure N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 9

Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2006 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Grand Vitara JT 2005--2015 Scenic II (JM) 2005--2009 Primera P12 2005--2006 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007

F4R 14

Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Clio III (BR/CR) 2009--2012 Clio III (BR/CR) 2006--2009 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2004 Megane I (BA/DA) 2000--2002 Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Trafic II (JL) 2001--2014 Espace IV (JK) 2002--2010 Laguna II (BG) 2002--2007 Espace IV (JK) 2002--2010 Laguna I (B56) 1999--2001 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2004 Trafic II (JL) 2001--2014
Full F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Report Full F4R Report