How reliable is the Renault Espace?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Renault Espace consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 3,515 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.1%.
Renault Espace reliability by year
How the Renault Espace performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 85.6% | – |
| 1991 | 84% | – |
| 1992 | 87.7% | – |
| 1993 | 83.9% | – |
| 1994 | 85.4% | – |
| 1995 | 85.3% | – |
| 1996 | 86.5% | – |
| 1997 | 88.8% | – |
| 1998 | 88.4% | – |
| 1999 | 88.3% | – |
| 2000 | 87.8% | – |
| 2001 | 89% | – |
| 2002 | 90.5% | – |
| 2003 | 88.4% | 143,842 km |
| 2004 | 89.5% | 144,552 km |
| 2005 | 89.6% | 149,683 km |
| 2006 | 90.1% | 130,203 km |
| 2007 | 56.1% | – |
| 2008 | 57.4% | – |
| 2009 | 55.7% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Renault Espace as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Espace also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Espace reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Espace consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 90%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Renault Espace?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.7% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.2% of inspections); Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (3.9% of inspections); A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.1% of inspections); A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.9% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Renault Espace?
For a typical Renault Espace, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 73,741 km at 3 years, 130,203 km at 5 years, and 197,500 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Renault Espace before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.