can anyone give a reason why there should be enormous clouds of smoke billowing out of the bottom of the engine area when we start it on a cold morning

I can't believe how many people out there have experienced the same problems as I have with my TWO Espaces. Mine have been DANGEROUS. The first kept cutting out on the motorway - since finding your site I now know this is a common problem. It is t...
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Well, having read all the comments regarding the Espace the next 3 years should be interesting as Oftel have agreed that the Espace will be the new network testing vehicle. A slight change from the excellent workhorse the Ford Mondeo Estate Auto. Las...
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So far its going well, but very thirsty. One major niggle. When its raining its' very difficult to see in the wing mirrors due to dribbles of rain circulating on the side windows. Plus the mirrors get dirty very quickly. Any solutions out there. Rega...
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Very pleased with my Espace, comfortable, flexible, reliable, well built, possibly as now made by Renault rather than I think it was Matra who put the previous versions together. Fuel consumption very good 25mpg+ on long journeys, only thing to go w...
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My espace is 11 months (2.2 Dci Grand) only and this morning discovered rust on the roof. Its where the roof and side panel joins (where sliding the roof bar rails are). Its on both sides of the car. Not somewhere stone chips can get. Also the screws...
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Has anyone got any ideas on why my renault espace 2.2DCI-2003 has a slight leak in the top of the tailgate after a heavy nights rain, I have tightened the screws that secure the rear top central break light, but I'm not sure whether the seal may have...
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Car has little glitches in first two years, in third year cat. converter ($$$), inability to fix fuel injection ($$$$) + 60 days!!, and car key faults to boot. Have had 3 new "keys" and new one is dead. Build quality poor (heated seat button broke t...
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Bad but got a lot worse. Major issue with fuel injection (they tried to fix but made car dangerous to drive until 3rd repair); engine on 4 year old car blew, Renault did little to help (Fr Ur-so no use). I know of other user stuck with fuel injectio...
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Negative:
Bought the car brand new. It's been back to the garage 7 times, had a new clutch and parking brake. It was recalled to have it’s under floor heating investigated for faulty parts, which were located and changed.
It's going in next ...
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Moving from a company car to funding our own I was able to choose the Espase as with 3 teenagers we thought a seven seater would be usefull and I liked the look of the new Espace over the competion. Apart from a faulty battery which was replaced we a...
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Since taking delivery of my new Espace 20 months ago the vehicle has been back to the dealer 16 times for warrantee repairs outside scheduled servicing visits, more recently the car has been off the road for 42 days due to Renaults inability to locat...
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A very comfortable, economic car, let down by poor build quality. Nothing major has gone wrong to date (40th miles), but many annoying faults in terms of internal & external trim. Dealer keeps sorting them.

Purchased an 04, 1.9dci Dynamique 6 weeks ago after trading up from a faultless W reg Vauxhaul Zafira.

It is important to note that I spent months deliberating what car would best suit me. I needed a load lugger and a family car, and no oth...
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Can anyone tell me if they have had their espace fixed properly after the loss of power . Mine has cut out at least 100 times in less than a year . Instrument panel lights keep flashing. nightmare of a car , wouldnt recomend it to anyone.

A great car, great ride, looks and kit. Ahead of its time. Make sure if you buy one that it comes with at least a 12 months warranty, or you will need very deep pockets. Mine has had a new clutch, gearbox, drive shafts and two new catalytic converter...
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Had same problem, clouds of smoke occasionally from under car,but stopped mysteriously,both when cold and warm.no one knows why.For a car with 40.000 miles i have had to replace the clutch cylinder assembly mechanism 2 times, extremely dangerous as t...
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This is now my second report, yes the same car After hthe Hydraulic linkage replaced, 8 months later pressure plate, clutch and flywheel replaced, at a cost of ÂŁ1108.00 am discusted with the renault espace DCi "the race", will never buy another and...
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How much reputation damage is this model doing to Renault I wonder? I found out after purchase in Feb2006 that this was the first Espace made by Renault (the others were built by Matra). It really shows in the build quality and overall reliability. O...
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I bought an O3 Espace 2.2 Diesel Privilege. I had owned a Scenic from new in the past which I was reasonably happy with, but was really excited to buy an 18 month old Espace. It was my dream car. Really comfortable, bags of space, big glass roof... I...
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Bought our espace when it was two years old with 18000 on the clock.No problems until , at the weekend the wife was coming off a slip road when, the engine note changed and there was as loss of power. She pulled up and the engine went to full revs ,s...
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Bought second hand from a main SW London dealer with 16000 mile on the clock 4 weeks ago to replace 1999 A6 1.8T Auto. It had to go back to the dealer twice in the first five days to fix first the power steering and secondly the climate control. To ...
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Never did I think I'd have to return to your excellent web site, but sadly my Espace Saga goes on I wrote of my Espace The Race, which was replaced by Renault for a Privilege. You'll read of that issue below. Well the up grade now has four doors tha...
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Re: Car Registration - ****** I write in relation with the above I have purchased a Renault Espace, The Race, car registration *******, on November 24, 2002 Since the purchase of the car, I have encountered numerous technical problems, a result of wh...
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We have had several Espace's before the present one because we are masochists Reading the troubles of some of your contributors it seems to me that the UK dealers, and perhaps Renault UK, do not always pass on the benefits of Renault's technical bul...
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Bought a brand new Espace 2002. Since then it's had four brand new doors, broken down once, it's had problems with the power steering, air bag faults and finally an air bag detonation, whilst the car was stationary, showering me with the glass of the...
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Bought New 2.2DCI Expression July 2002 16K on the clock (hasn't got to it's first service yet) So far Month 1 - air con failure and inner wheel arch rubbing whee Month 2 - wait for parts Month 3 - fuel gauge failed to register intermittently after f...
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I bought my Espace from a Solihull dealer. It was their demonstrator. I liked the looks, the extras, the seven seats and the promised economy. The car was only 5 months old when I purchased it and there were very few miles on the clock.
Within we...
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Have had this car for only 18 months,we have had nothing but trouble from it ever since,however when its not coming up with faults or braking down,it is a good car!. At the moment its sat in another garage with the EGR valve causing me more money.Of ...
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possible gearbox gone or i've just been told its the near side drive shaft
i get a right bang when i go from a full lock to straight
it also feels really bad if u drive above 15mph

This car has to be the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to own. It took Renault over a week to repair my car and then what they suggested was the fault turned out to be complete and utter garbage If you are an unlucky owner and your 2.2DCi d...
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Further to my last comment on our Espace, I thought I should write to let readers know how we fared with our breakdowns and customer service After no joy with Renault UK who offered us a useless warranty (stating that the car had to be serviced ever...
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Took delivery of our new Espace in May 2001 Firstly, the air con didn't work - a vital chip had been missed out on the production line - yet it had passed 2 checks First holiday in France - fine no faults and we looked forward to years of trouble fr...
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Without doubt the worst car we have ever owned Two years old and has spent at least 4 months of that with a Renault main dealer - it is currently on its second major diesel leak (I think the last one was mended with duck tape). New starter motor, (n...
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Bought the Espace at 18 months old with 21000 on the clock . It had repeated airbag warnings which went off after repair and lasted on average 3 weeks. Then had intermittent engine management warning light and loss of power ... no fault could be trac...
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This is my 3rd Espace and it will be my last. The first one started to leak cooling water into the car from the heat exchanger, but the second one was quite reliable overall after 3 years of use and 60,000 miles The Espace is a fantastic design and ...
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Since purchasing this car, I have had numerous faults. Airbag light keeps coming on. Back to the Garage, repaired, and the next day it appears again. Back to the Garage, "definately repaired this time sir" and the next day it appears again.
CD pl...
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VERY PLEASED WITH THE ESPACE AT THE BEGINNING.BROUGHT IT BRAND NEW Ł21000 WITH THE INTENTION OF KEEPING IT FOR APPROX 10 YRS.IT WAS BOUGHT AFTER THE WIFE HAD A STROKE AND THERE WAS A LOT OF DISABLED APPARATUS TO CARRY WITH US UNFORTUNATELY THE WIFE P...
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Have had this car for 3 years now having bought it second hand from dealer. Previous owner recorded as car rental firm. Had 11.000 miles on clock
I find this car to be versatile and roomy, great for families, the kids love it. They love being abl...
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Not surprised to read so many bad comments about this engine We have had so many problems with the EGR (Gas return valve). After the latest breakdown we decided to try a different dealer but they refused to accept another Espace EGR problem, which t...
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Realise its an old car, only owned it less than year. Brakes, tyres, clutch, gearbox, shocks, distributor cap blew off twice, alternator have all had to be replaced Avoid this type of car at all costs, now buying a new MPV, which won't be a Renault!...
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Good condition 3 yrs old 38K miles when purchased 2nd hand. Problems started right away. Rear wiper stopped working, airbag warning and noisy cam belt. Dealer incompetence meant 3 visits before these problems were sorted. Indicator unit fell out on m...
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Ok dash is still mucking about and no joy with a fix yet but passed MOT with stuck milage ( was waiting for Beadle to jump out and say you've be had mate).
Further joys are exploding clutches,ÂŁ330 for new clutch and cylinder rod.
Changes gea...
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Where do I start?Having a saga over the dash display it turns it's self off for weeks or just a few days then comes off strike again in stages,the display turns of briefly when changing disks on the CD player,weird,the milage has frozen at 75k for th...
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Very poor as regards reliability.Since purchasing the car in feb 2007 iv'e spent half again in repairs.Within a month timing belt went on motorway causing a valve to break .Due to this had to have a replacement engine ÂŁ1000.Next job drive shaft went...
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Had this car for a year now. No denying that the car is an absolute dream to drive, great for families and big enough for most peoples needs (with a huge top box of course). Unfortunately the auto box kept going into 'safe' mode with the relevant war...
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The 3rd and last Espace I'll own. Owned from new and now done 55k. New discs needed after 35k - surprised but as they were cheap to replace not too bothered 42k - oil cooler leak - apparently a fairly common problem, which cost an outrageous £3...
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cam bel;t broke

For the guy who posted a comment around 22/10/2003 for a 4 or 5 lemon Espace about his engine using oil The comment from the dealer, that this has to do with modern engines, is complete bunkum. If the engine is consuming as much oil as you suggest a...
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I had my Renault Espace since March. Its forever in the garage getting faults sorted out and the new fault is burning oil. According to the service manager this is normal I have only done 8000 miles and my oil warning light is continually on. He sai...
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I purchased my Espace brand new and can relate totally to the other Espace review on this page. This car is the worst car I have ever had by a mile. Everything and anything has happened to this car from hell. Their customer service stinks. Whenever ...
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Is anybody can advise that, will this car I have, is very high consumable of fuel.
And what should the proper milage per liter on it.
Otherwise, will anything that I can do to improve it.

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I am new to the site and looking for some help. Just bought a Renault Espace but it seems to get stuck in 3rd gear, it is an automatic but its last change seems to be at 30mph which means it will go all the way to 70 with no other ge...
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Have owned this car for about 8 months and I’m about to part company with it following no end of trouble and expense This car has great potential but is badly let down by scrappy build quality. Definitely won't be going anywhere near another R...
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I have always wanted a Renault Espace and have had a good two years with not much trouble; just the door trims coming apart every month or so and at £30 plus a time have not replaced these. I was told by Renault UK that no one else has this pro...
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Car was three years old when we bought it and had 55k miles on the clock. First 10 months were O.K but the last 10 months have been a nightmare Problem started with the air con that stopped working when it got hot outside i.e. just when you need it ...
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My second Espace privately owned and run now at 68000 miles. No problems except for heater matrix blockage at passenger side, cleared by back flushing matrix by disconnecting push fit hoses Also manufacturers recall for spare wheel carrier as windin...
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I've had my Espace 3 years and it's a great car to drive. The only big, on going problem I have is with the clutch hydraulics. I had the first one replaced at 132,000 miles, this lasted only 6,000 miles and was replaced under guarantee. Now 8,000 mil...
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Cant fault driving or handling. Reliability and competence and costs of Main Agents is beyond belief. Virtually every part of this vehicle has been replaced and whilst I don't object to paying reasonable parts costs I find the labour charges are out ...
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Good family sized car, plenty of room, tows well however, just had the cam belt go at 55,000 miles (£900 bill - not with Renault), heating matrix's both leaking (£500 bill - not with Renault), LCD display stopped working (thank god for a c...
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I hated this car in the beginning, as in my book cars are supposed to be fun and sporty The Espace is more like a double bed than a car But after 13yrs ownership I've come to grudgingly admire it for what it is and what it does, rather than resent i...
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Bought this Espace in 2000, would be impossible to list the faults and repairs here. Things that should NOT have worn out with the mileage I have covered.Systems and components like electric windows and door locks and power steering racks, all dear t...
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Okay, so it's needed a new exhaust and Catalyst - Ł1500 from the main dealer - Ł150 from an exhaust-fit place, and the fuel consumption is only 30mpg for the petrol on a regular 50 mile daily commute, but I can fit myself, my better half, 3 teenage d...
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This has got to be the worst car I have ever owned. In the 12 months I owned it the following went wrong; 1. Knocking from suspension mounts - never resolved; 2. gasket leaked ; 3. A cylinder failed in engine; 4. wheel bearing went at rear right, 5. ...
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This vehicle is the third Espace I have owned since 1986 It is a heap of junk compared to the previous two which I enjoyed driving. All bought new from main dealers. Currently the service provided by the dealer in NW Lancashire is a bad joke New aut...
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Purchased a year ago 57,000 miles at 67,000 cam belt failed & wrecked the engine. Cam belt official change 70,000 miles. Vehicle has full service history by main agent no expense spared to date - the cam belt was changed at 27,000m when the wate...
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hi all love the car had mine for about 2 yrs now
no problems till now i need a new alternator only problem is i have heard to change the alternater you have to drop the engine out as you would with the cam belt i thing that this will cost about Â...
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Bought as a private sale 3 years ago with 62k on the clock. Full Renault Service history up to that point. 4 months later at 66k, cam belt snapped wrecking the engine. New engine left me with a £3000 bill. Renault gives a mileage of 72k to repl...
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This was our first people mover. With 2 kids and grandparents to move around it seemed the most obvious thing and Renaults.... they're a popular and good make (or so we thought)! (Had 3 older Renault 19s with reasonable service). As many have said...
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Had the car one-month and no end of problems Engine overheating with bad smell coming through the air vents, air conditioning packed up. Temp gauge and oil pressure gauge packed up and the car slips between 2nd and 3rd (its automatic) making it dang...
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Mileage is 127,000; probably a lot more than that (it was an airport taxi before I had it) Virtually an indestructible car. Incredibly versatile, and very economical (50++). Not nice to drive (this model was very soft, and the clutch - cable operate...
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This car has sadly lived up to the reputation that Renault has, which is of being thoroughly and unacceptably unreliable The car is constantly, costing me money, for one reason or another. It is so sad, the design concept of the car is quite brill...
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Used car with 110000 on the clock.
What great car!
Had a phase1 1990 2litre TXE injection (petrol), bit old and gnarled still solid performance. Electrics played with by a gremlin at some time but car was great.
This one a recent purch...
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Just reading some interesting if negative comments with a little surprise, our N reg. 2.0 has been superb, multiple trips abroad towing a caravan 144k miles to date with out a hitch The common problem seems to me to be main dealer servicing. Basical...
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Blimey, I was looking for another Espace but the 2001 models get a rough time here! We've had the battle bus for 7 years now, 170k on the clock, got it at 94k, cambelt changed at 135K, I change the oil every 6k and she has never let us down at all. I...
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We have a 1993 Espace V6 Auto, which we have owned since 2000. It had 90K when we bought it, it now has 122K I like the car a lot but my wife, who is the main user, isn't so keen. It has to be said we have had quite a few problems, mainly electrical...
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my espace has just failed its mot on the emmissions
the garagei took it to put cleaner in the engine and new air filter, i took it back to the test station and and it still failed. they said there were three readings and it was ok on two ,but th...
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We have had the car a while and has been good. It is comfortable and the power is assuring. Had to replace a bulb in instrument panel (ECU bulb) but found it permanently illuminated when engine is running Attached to the speedo cable are three wires...
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What a belter, I have had my old espace for 5 years now and it has done everything that i bought it for, carrying work gear, family camping, full of lads going to the footy, shopping days out with family pram dog and full load of shopping. this car i...
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Great car until the end! Found out the "Gremlins" had tampered with it. Great car though! 2litres of performance and comfort. Even doubled as a camper for me and my brother-in-law on a fishing trip! What can I say!

Would you believe a very lively and enjoyable drive. Absolutely great! Had to get rid due to too many things giving up! over 150000miles on clock though!

After searching around for age's I have come across this great site. Mine is an old Espace, you expect faults, and the service at main dealers is a joke Current fault is the exhaust manifold to downpipe gasket blowing. The downpipe not been bolted u...
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I purchased my car second hand from a dealer and took an extended warranty (Thank God). Problems started within days of getting it home, when the keys both failed to lock the car. Two new keys eventually paid for by the dealer at a cost of ÂŁ100 each...
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Mileage 68k, the fault is on the electronic dash - the Speedometer doesn't work. Can anyone suggest what is causing the fault