How reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Renault Grand Scenic fails first-time inspections more often than the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. 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.
Below average reliability
Based on 11,178 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 56.1%.
Renault Grand Scenic reliability by year
How the Renault Grand Scenic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.2% | – |
| 2005 | 55.1% | – |
| 2006 | 57.5% | – |
| 2007 | 54.9% | – |
| 2008 | 54.2% | – |
| 2009 | 57.5% | – |
| 2010 | 56.1% | – |
| 2011 | 57.3% | – |
| 2012 | 59.3% | – |
| 2013 | 59.5% | – |
| 2014 | 65.2% | – |
| 2015 | 69.5% | – |
| 2016 | 74% | – |
| 2017 | 75.8% | 78,610 km |
| 2018 | 78.7% | 75,001 km |
| 2019 | 78.3% | 62,650 km |
| 2020 | 88.6% | 68,639 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Renault Grand Scenic as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Grand Scenic 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 Grand Scenic reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Grand Scenic fails first-time inspections more often than the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 56%. 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 Grand Scenic?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.1% of inspections); A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (5.8% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.3% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.5% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Renault Grand Scenic?
For a typical Renault Grand Scenic, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – 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 Grand Scenic 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.