Renault Twingo 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
88–133 PS
1.6L 16V Benzin
Small but Perfectly Formed RS
Legendary!61–116 PS
1.5L dCi Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Renault Twingo 2 is available with 5 engine variants — from 54 to 133 hp.
The Renault 1.5L dCi (Diesel, 64 PS) has the K9K (1.5L dCi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Renault 1.2L (Petrol, 58 PS) has the D7F (1.2L) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Renault 1.2L 16V (Petrol, 75–76 PS) has the D4F (1.2L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Renault 1.2L TCe (Petrol, 101–102 PS) has the D4Ft (1.2L TCe) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Renault Twingo RS (Petrol, 133 PS) has the K4M (1.6L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension springs and dampers worn Springs, dampers and brake lines are frequently flagged at vehicle inspections. Sway bar links wear and produce rattling over bumps. Symptoms: Rattling over cobblestones, harsh suspension response, MOT defects from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Axle bushings and control arms worn out Rubber mounts on control arms and axle bushings wear early. Already at the first MOT (3 years), defects in tie rod ends, axle bushings and driveshaft gaiters were found. Symptoms: Clunking/knocking over road bumps, unsteady steering, squealing from front axle from 70,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD TÜV-Report
Typical defects include broken coil springs, worn steering joints, failed diesel fuel pumps and turbocharger problems. Poor maintenance history of many examples worsens the picture.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 33 weaknesses have been documented for the Renault Twingo 2 (2007–2014) — 26 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. One problem engine: K9K (1.5L dCi). Typical issues affect Suspension, Electronics, Brakes, Other.
Twingo (K9K, 2007–2014) — Stay Away!: Connecting Rod Bearing Wear, High-Pressure Pump (Delphi) Failure, Injectors Sensitive to Fuel Quality. Power: 64 PS.
Twingo (D7F, 2007–2014) — Be Careful: Timing Belt Mandatory Interval, Head Gasket Leaking, General Oil Leaks with Age. Power: 58 PS.
Twingo (D4F, 2007–2014) — Be Careful: Timing Belt Failure = Bent Valves, Crankshaft Bearing Damage from Condensation, Valve Clearance Adjustment Required. Power: 75–76 PS.
Twingo (D4Ft, 2007–2014) — Be Careful: Timing Belt More Critical in Turbocharged Context, Increased Oil Consumption from Turbocharger, Wastegate Valve Wears Prematurely. Power: 101–102 PS.
Twingo (K4M, 2008–2013) — Be Careful: Timing Belt Failure from Exceeded Maintenance Interval, Timing Belt: Labour-Intensive Change Due to Tight Engine Bay, Camshaft Adjuster Failure. Power: 133 PS.
What to watch out for with the Renault Twingo? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee