Renault Espace - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Renault Espace

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Renault Espace, for which Renault has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Espace. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Renault Espace have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Espace’s Issues in the EU

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All Espace’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Espace’s Issues in the UK

RENAULT ESPACE – POTENTIAL EMISSION OF SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD VENT INTO THE CABIN
on 04/08/2018
RENAULT ESPACE ( 01/06/2002 – 05/11/2003) DEFECT: Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents
RENAULT ESPACE – POSSIBLE LOSS OF SPARE WHEEL
on 04/08/2018
RENAULT ESPACE ( 01/09/1996 – 11/12/1998) DEFECT: The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.
RENAULT ESPACE – HOT COOLANT MAY ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
on 04/08/2018
RENAULT ESPACE ( 08/07/1991 – 23/07/1992) DEFECT: There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the […]