F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) vs F4Rt

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F4Rt BUY 84/100
+7 points over F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Renault
0 / 100
BUY F4Rt Renault

Specifications

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
F4Rt
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
77
84
Years
2005--2012
2001--2017
Displacement
1870 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
110--130 hp
163--275 hp
Known Issues
4
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

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."

F4Rt

"Renault 2.0 turbo petrol (Laguna II/III 2.0T and GT, Espace IV, Vel Satis, Scenic II, Megane II Sport 225/230, Megane III R.S. 250-275, Megane III TCe 180). Understressed and durable; stronger internals than the non-turbo F4R and no phaser pulley. Watch the timing belt and its rattly pulleys, rocker-cover oil leaks and ignition coils; track cars need extra cooling."

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

F4Rt 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt and rattly belt pulleys (interference engine) N/A--N/A N/A--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coils, sensors and heat-damaged connectors N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Rocker cover and crankshaft seal oil leaks 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

F4Rt 24

Scenic III (JZ) 2017--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2014--2016 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Megane II (BM/CM) 2006--2009 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2010--2011 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2009 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2010 Laguna III (BT) 2008--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2012 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Laguna III (BT) 2017--2015 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2006 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2010--2011 Laguna III (BT) 2008--2012 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2009 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2014--2016 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2010 Scenic III (JZ) 2017--2016 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2016 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2006 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015
Full F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Report Full F4Rt Report