Scenic Dashboards

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 08 Oct 2009, 22:23

There was a story tonight on Watchdog about Scenic dashboards, and the fact that they are failing.

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 08 Oct 2009, 22:52

What is failing with the dashboard?

Seems odd, i know just about everything else on them does fail

but what can go wrong with the dash? You mean the central speedo thing?

While we had ours (a new shape 1.9DCI) it needed 3 recalls, one to loctite the rear seatbelt bolts in as they unscrew. One to replace the clips in each window as the windows could fall into the door. And the other to inspect the brake pedal for cracks - thats just what you want isnt it, the brake pedal snapping off!!!

Not to mention the numerous warranty claims it had. I think the dealer had it almost as long as we did

Nice cars but the worst build quality and reliability possible.

Chris.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 08 Oct 2009, 23:01

Apparently the central dashboard is failing taking out the speedo, fuel gauge etc.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 08 Oct 2009, 23:06

Here's some more info on it with the film as shown on the show.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/200 ... nic_r.html

Also the whole show should be on the iplayer, and repeated later on this week on the TV.

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 08 Oct 2009, 23:20

Doesnt sound good, although at least Renault has done something towards fixing them. Having to pay £100 towards the repairs isnt too bad, since its out of warranty.

Chris.

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 09 Oct 2009, 01:27

That Watchdog piece tonight was sensationalist rubbish, but what do you expect?. I'd be more interested in getting Watchdog to look at the huge price fluctuations in the dealer network for the replacement of the display. Some paid 400-500 quid, others nearly 800

Dodgy French electrics are to be expected imho. If you want reliable electrics buy a jap car

Unread post by **myglaren** » 09 Oct 2009, 07:21

Recent SAABs suffer from the same problem, on of the reasons I bought the C5 and not the 93 Aero.

scenicsi · Unread post by **scenicsi** » 10 Oct 2009, 01:07

glad mines an 06 then

uncle buck · Unread post by **uncle buck** » 10 Oct 2009, 09:51

Dash board problems aren't isolated to one make of car....Ford have had problems with the Focus, Audi with the TT & others, VW with some in their range...the list goes on.

The Renault problem has been ongoing for quite a while & other vehicles in the range have also suffered problems....it a shame that a manufacture has to be pushed into replacing what are obviously defective parts by a TV programme embarrassing them .

Cheers.

deian · Unread post by **deian** » 03 Jan 2010, 00:46

not just electrics, bmw and their cracking wheels, wheels shouldn't crack!! they said it "wasn't" a manufacturing problem, well if not then it's a design problem, they turned a blind eye for ages and ages, until watchdog went to their hq to embarass them too!

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 03 Jan 2010, 10:30

Cracking wheels ?