The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
1983-1987 · 5 model years
Renault Encore Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Renault Encore across 5 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1984 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Encore complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Encore problems
Renault Encore recalls 4
Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap.
Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.
Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time.
Latest Encore complaints
Owner had work preformed on vehicle due to recall concerning heater core. Recall work was completed and this resulted in heater core meltdown. Owner is very concerned about this problem. *Ak
WATER PUMP FAILED, CAUSING LEAK. *SKD
Had vehicle serviced after vehicle was serviced for recall there has been no heat, leaking of anti-freeze and water. Tt
Heater core recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts, heater core still blows cold air. (92V-051). *Ak
Heater core failed prior to/after recall repairs (92v-051). *Ak
HEATER CORE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR. (88V-087) *AW
Questions about the Renault Encore
Which Renault Encore years have the most problems?
What are the most common Renault Encore problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (5), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Renault Encore have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Renault Encore model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data