Renault · Wagon · 2016–2023
Renault Megane 4 Grandtour
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.6 / 5.0 · Based on 11 engine variants Most Fun Engine
224 PS
1.8L Turbo Benzin
4Control Magic: Front-Driver that Thinks Like an All-Wheeler
Legendary! Problem Engine
101–132 PS
1.2L TCe Benzin
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Renault Megane 4 Grandtour is available with 10 engine variants — from 61 to 224 hp.
1.5L dCi Engine Change
2016 2018
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2016 2023
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2018 2023
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
1.6L dCi Engine Change
2016 2018
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2016 2018
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.7L Blue dCi
2018 2023
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.2L TCe Engine Change
2016 2018
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2016 2018
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
1.3L TCe Engine Change
2018 2023
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
2018 2023
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
2018 2023
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
1.6L 16V
2016 2020
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
Megane Grandtour E-Tech Plug-in 160
2020 2022
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Megane GT
2016 2018
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
Megane RS
2018 2023
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
Megane RS Trophy
2018 2023
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Sway bar links and suspension worn Sway bar links continue to wear early on the Megane IV. TÜV reports show 26% major defects at 8–9-year-old vehicles vs. 18% class average. Replacement is cheap but necessary. Symptoms: Clunking over bumps, vibrations, MOT axle defects from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Control arm bearings wearing early Front control arm bearings can wear from as early as 40,000 km, identifiable by clunking noises under load changes. Renault replaces complete control arms; individual bushings are available as spare parts. Symptoms: Dull clunking or knocking from the suspension under load changes, over bumps or on corners. from 60,000 km | Low |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Renault Megane 4 Grandtour have? +
The Renault Megane 4 as Grandtour has 65 known weaknesses, 8 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: K4M (1.6L 16V), H5H-1.3 (1.3L TCe), M5M (1.6L Turbo), M5P (1.8L Turbo), R9M (1.6L dCi), R9N (1.7L Blue dCi), H4M-PHEV (1.6L E-Tech Plug-in), Megane-EV-96 (Elektro 96kW), Megane-EV-160 (Elektro 160kW). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the Renault Megane 4 Grandtour worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Renault Megane 4 Grandtour — 2 of 11 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee