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1984 Renault Encore

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Mar 1, 1995
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Apr 10, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1984 Renault Encore, most frequently naming the visibility category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V051000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Apr 10, 1992
540,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
88V060000

SEATS

Apr 8, 1988
149,000 units potentially affected
The defect: DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.
The risk: FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
The remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
87V049000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 14, 1987
15,078 units potentially affected
The defect: FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
The remedy: REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Mar 1, 1995

HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS, HEATER CORE STILL BLOWS COLD AIR. (92V-051). *AK

NHTSA ID
960832
Incident
Feb 22, 1995
Visibility
Filed Feb 7, 1995

HEATER CORE FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V-051). *AK

NHTSA ID
959724
Incident
Feb 2, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Renault Encore by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1987020—
1986120—
1985230—
1984Viewing230—
1983020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.