F4Rt
Renault · 2.0L Turbo I4 (F4Rt)
2001–2017
"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."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 3
Timing belt and rattly belt pulleys (interference engine)
▸Belt-change invoice with date and km; rattle from the belt end of the engine
Same timing-belt layout as the non-turbo F4R: change every six years or 75,000 miles (about 120,000 km); a broken belt bends the valves. Rattly cambelt pulleys are a known issue on the Megane R.S. No reachable source gives an F4Rt-specific price.
Ask for the belt invoice. No Greek-specific data found.
Ignition coils, sensors and heat-damaged connectors
▸Misfire, check-engine light, rough running
Coils, lambda sensor, crank sensor and ECU faults are listed as frequent; one Espace 2.0 Turbo owner reports coil connectors and wiring insulation degraded by heat.
No Greek-specific data found.
Rocker cover and crankshaft seal oil leaks
▸Oil on the rocker cover or under the engine, smoke on start-up
Rocker-cover gasket and bolts leak; crank seals, oil separator and turbo bypass valve are other leak points. Easy and cheap if caught early.
No Greek-specific data found.
Models with F4Rt 24
Related Guides
Other Renault Engines
Tuning Potential
High (Megane R.S. tunes)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Renault F4Rt reliable?
The Renault F4Rt scores 84/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What are the common problems with the F4Rt?
The most common issues are:
- Timing belt and rattly belt pulleys (interference engine) — high, repair cost N/A–N/A, N/A–120,000 km
- Ignition coils, sensors and heat-damaged connectors — minor, repair cost N/A–N/A, N/A–N/A
- Rocker cover and crankshaft seal oil leaks — minor, repair cost N/A–N/A, N/A–N/A
What cars use the Renault F4Rt?
How much does it cost to repair the F4Rt?
Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the F4Rt produced?
The Renault F4Rt was produced from 2001 to 2017. It is a 1998cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.