- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Renault Encore Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Renault Encore with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 1992 for the heater core. For comparison, the 1985 has 2 and the 1987 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Encore year, for its age
#153 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Renault Encore problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1986 Renault Encore recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs.
- The fix
- Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1986 Renault Encore
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Renault Encore: every year compared
All Encore years1986 Renault Encore vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Renault Encore | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1986 Renault Alliance | 12 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Renault Renault | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Renault Encore
Does the 1986 Renault Encore have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1986 Renault Encore: heater core (April 1992); heater core (May 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Renault Encore?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Renault Encore had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 11, 1997 and the latest on July 11, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Renault Encore a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Renault Encore year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Renault Encore years have the most complaints?
1984 (3), 1985 (2), 1986 (1). See every Renault Encore year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Renault Encore has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data