Renault problems & recalls

Renault vehicles have drawn 77 consumer complaints and 39 recall campaigns across 17 models in NHTSA's files, led by the Alliance and the Medallion.

NHTSA complaints

Recall campaigns

Models tracked

Alliance

Most complained

Which Renault models have the most problems?

Model	Years	Complaints	Recalls	Worst year
Alliance	1983–1987	46	4	1986
Medallion	1988–1989	20	3	1988
Encore	1983–1987	5	4	1985
Renault	1975–1986	3	1	1986
Duster	2014–2014	2	0	2014
Gta	1987–1987	1	0	1987
12	1971–1977	0	2	—
15	1975–1977	0	1	—
16	1969–1969	0	1	—
17	1981–1981	0	2	—
17tl	1975–1977	0	1	—
18i	1981–1985	0	6	—
Fuego	1983–1985	0	1	—
LeCar	1976–1982	0	7	—
R1190	1969–1969	0	1	—
R5	1976–1981	0	2	—
Sportwagon	1983–1985	0	3	—

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.