Renault Espace I

Renault Espace I
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Technical data
ManufacturerRenault
Body typeMPV

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Renault Espace I (from registration data). 9 variants.

Engine variants for Renault Espace I
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.2 l Β· 3-cyl––178 km/h––
1.6 l Β· 4-cyl––208 km/h––
1.8 l Β· 4-cyl––224 km/h––
1.9 l Β· 4-cyl–––––
2.0 l Β· 4-cyl––200 km/h––
2.2 l Β· 4-cyl––185 km/h––
2.9 l Β· 6-cyl––203 km/h––
3.0 l Β· 6-cyl–––––
3.5 l Β· 6-cyl––225 km/h––

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Renault models

Similar MPV models

Recalls & safety

10 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Renault Espace I. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Germany)

    The mixture ratio of the ignition chemicals in the inflators for the window airbags is not correct. This could prevent the window airbags from inflating in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2017-06-09

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    Due to the absence of primer when bonding, the sun roof may not be properly attached. Part of the sunroof could consequently detach from the vehicle whilst driving, posing risk for following vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-05-20

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    Possible incorrect assembly of the left or right front flexible brake hose could lead to wear of the flexible brake hose by fretting on the wheel rim and on the tyre. Possible brake fluid leakage, which results as a consequence, could lead to long brake pedal travel and a decrease of braking efficiency.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-05-20

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The front wheel alignment may be incorrect. The lower suspension arm may not be properly fixed and could slip. Possible premature and asymmetrical wear of the front tyres which arises as a result could, in extreme cases, lead to a sudden loss of tyre pressure.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-05-20

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Germany)

    The lock on the rear left door may switch from locked to unlocked status without the unlocking being detected electrically. As a consequence, the control light indicating 'child safety lock system activated' will remain on.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-10-14

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    Possible omission of the tightening of the additional heating earth wiring in the passenger compartment could lead to a fire.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-05-27

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (France)

    The rear screws on the front seat runners were not tightened. In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the front seats may tip forwards owing to the poor attachment or breakage of the seat runner's fittings.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-10-21

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    There is a risk of aggression of the engine wiring by the metallic bracket welded to the engine supercharging air hose and used as support for the fuel pipe. Damage to the wiring could lead to malfunction of the engine or cause the automatic gearbox to become blocked.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2015-11-06

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Germany)

    The outer skin of the bonnet may become detached from the substructure. Loss of the outer skin of the bonnet whilst driving could lead to an accident.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-08-26

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The webbing of the front seat belts may have been partially cut. If this is the case, it could result in a loss of efficiency of the safety belt protection performance in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2016-05-20

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.