Thinking about buying a used Renault Captur (2015–2020) in New Zealand? We've documented 6 known faults for this model spanning engine, transmission, and electrical. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
6
Documented faults
Critical
Most serious
$400–$2,500
Typical repair
3
Systems covered
Known Renault Captur faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
011.2 TCe excessive oil consumption and engine damage
CriticalCommonEngine $3,000–$8,000 to fix
The 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol in the first-generation Captur is documented for excessive oil consumption, particularly on pre-2018 builds used in town: owners report heavy top-ups between services, and the worst cases have suffered piston/bore damage or engine seizure when levels ran low - some at highway speed. The engine gives little warning, so the dipstick habit matters. A car with meticulous oil-check history is a different proposition from one that has been run service-to-service without checks.
Symptoms to notice
Oil level dropping noticeably between services
Blue smoke on start-up or under load
Low oil pressure warning
Rattly top end when hot
What to check
Check the dipstick yourself - level and oil condition. Ask directly how much oil the car uses between services and how often the owner checks it. Look for top-up oil bottles in the boot (a tell). Check service records for notes about consumption testing or engine work under warranty.
Where to look: Engine internals - pistons, rings and bores of the 1.2 TCe
Ask the seller
“How much oil does it use between services?”
“Has the engine ever been rebuilt, replaced or consumption-tested?”
“Has the low oil pressure light ever come on?”
02EDC automatic low-speed hesitation and jerky response
MinorOccasionalTransmission $400–$2,500 to fix
The second-generation Captur's EDC dual-clutch is wet-clutch and far more durable than the old dry-clutch unit, but owners and used-car reviews still report jerky, slow responses at parking speeds and hesitation pulling into traffic - enough of a complaint pattern that manual versions are noted as more dependable. Most cases are characteristic behaviour or software-level; genuine failures are much rarer than on the first generation. Judge each car on its test drive rather than assuming the worst.
Symptoms to notice
Hesitation pulling out from junctions
Jerky crawling in car parks
Slight shunt in low-gear changes
What to check
Do repeated slow take-offs, a car-park crawl and a hill start. Mild hesitation is characteristic; clunks, judder or warning messages are not. Ask whether any gearbox software updates have been performed.
Where to look: EDC dual-clutch transmission, transverse, left of engine
Ask the seller
“Any gearbox updates or repairs done?”
“Does it ever bang into gear or judder?”
TransmissionCritical
EngineMajor
ElectricalMinor
ElectricalMinor
4 more documented faults on the Renault Captur
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 6 documented faults for the Renault Captur, the recurring problem areas are engine, transmission, and electrical. A Renault Captur with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
What are the most common problems with a used Renault Captur?
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We've catalogued 6 known faults for the Renault Captur, covering engine, transmission, and electrical. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
How much do repairs cost on a Renault Captur?
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Most single repairs on the Renault Captur fall between $400–$2,500 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 6 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Renault Captur?
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Yes. A Renault Captur inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.