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1983 Renault Encore problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1983 Renault Encore — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1983 compare to other Encore years?

Encore NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted2 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 0 complaints
Encore NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1983 Renault Encore have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V051000Visibility & WipersApril 10, 1992 · 540,000 units

Defect

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

88V060000SeatsApril 8, 1988 · 149,000 units

Defect

DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.

Consequence

FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.

Remedy

REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.

1983 Renault Encore — common questions

Is the 1983 Renault Encore reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1983 Renault Encore have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1983 Renault Encore. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.