TransmissionHigh
EDC gearbox hesitation and clutch wear
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Low-speed traffic test drive
- Typical repair
- Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
Is the 2013–2025 Renault Captur reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.6/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Renault Captur rates 4.6 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 3
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 2
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, electrical, bodywork.
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EngineHigh
dCi DPF and turbo actuator issues
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Watch for limp mode and check codes
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
EngineHigh
Excessive oil consumption and timing chain rattle on cold start, specifically affecting the 1.2 TCe (H5F) petrol engines.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Check the dipstick for low oil. Start the engine from stone cold with the bonnet open and listen for a distinct metallic rattle from the timing chain casing for the first three to five seconds.
- Typical repair
- Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment, camera and keycard faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test screen, camera and both keys
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
SuspensionMedium
Clunking or knocking noises from the front end caused by prematurely worn suspension top mounts or anti-roll bar drop links.
- Typically appears
- 30,000-50,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock while stationary to listen for spring binding or creaking. Drive over a speed bump or rough patch on the forecourt listening for sharp metallic knocks.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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