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Reliability of the Renault Clio

Last update 16. 02. 2024

The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Renault models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Renault Clio.

In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Renault Clio.

Listed are all breakdowns of the vehicles between 3 and 10 years old. Causes such as an empty fuel tank (as a clearly self-inflicted breakdown) or tyre defects are not included in the ADAC reliability index. The evaluation of the breakdown frequency follows the colour scheme from dark green (= very low ) to red (= very high).

Renault Clio Reliability

Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year

EZ 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
index 10,0 13,1 14,5 16,4 25,5 34,7 31,7 22,2


Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year

EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017 EZ 2018
21,4 23,5 23,4 32,5 25,5 11,3 7,0 7,8

Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year

EZ 2010 EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017
26,1 24,6 24,6 21,8 26,5 18,5 8,7 5,5

Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)

Common Breakdowns

  • Battery (2010, 2012-2016)

Source: ADAC

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Recent Clio Recalls

12/11/2023
Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment, creatin...
23/06/2023
An anchor point may be faulty and can cause the left rear seat back restraint system to fail. In case of an accident or hard braki...
10/03/2020
The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical sh...
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