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10 Most Common Problems Reported on the Renault Kwid

Vaibhav Arora
By Vaibhav Arora
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In one of our recent feature stories, we pitted the Renault Kwid against the Maruti S-Presso and penned down 10 reasons why the Kwid is better than the S-Presso. But apparently, it’s not entirely a bed of roses with the baby Renault. While taking a look at the capabilities of the Kwid, we decided to flip the coin and check out the shortcomings of the car as well.

Also Read: 10 Reasons why the Renault Kwid is a Better Hatchback than the S-Presso

Listed down below are 10 most common problems with the Renault Kwid. Let’s see what all common problems the Indian owners reported about the Kwid in the five years it has been in the country.

  1. Engine Noise (High NVH Levels)

    Renault Kwid Engine
    Renault Kwid Engine | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    The first most common issue faced by Kwid owners or anyone who has ever experienced the car is the engine noise. Such characteristics are expected from a bigger car with a diesel engine. But when it comes to a car of Kwid’s proportions, it is hard to make peace with.

    The noise becomes more prominent as you begin to work that sizable engine intensively. Kwid’s motor has a lively enough punch for a car of its segment but the refinement levels aren’t setting any benchmarks for sure.

  2. Vibration and Noises

    Renault Kwid Cabin
    Renault Kwid Cabin | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    Another aspect that the Kwid owners often complain about is the poor NVH levels of the car. Kwid’s cabin welcomes all kinds of vibrations and noises while it makes its way around the city. Customers have reported unusual noises while braking, vibrations from the engine and in some cases the entire car being rattled by a bad section of road. This is something that got to invite some negative feedback from the customers.

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  3. Poor Build Quality

    Renault Kwid
    Renault Kwid | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    It is hard to perceive the Kwid as a cheap built when it looks the way it does. The Kwid’s striking looks aren’t built upon such a strong foundation. The car’s low quality built means that it does handle collision well. We’ve read some owner reviews of the Kwid on the internet wherein they have mentioned their car incurring serious damage while colliding with a ‘battery rickshaw’.

    A sturdy built quality is a must, be it a car of any segment. It’s necessary to withstand at least minor collision which is bound to happen once you’re out there.

  4. Plastic Oil Chamber (Sump)

    Renault Kwid 1.0 Plastic Sump
    Renault Kwid 1.0 Plastic Sump | Image

    A yet another concern of Kwid owners which is related to materials used to build the car. The oil chamber located down below the engine in the Kwid is made of plastic. Considering the Indian roads which can be full of surprises, having an oil chamber made of plastic doesn’t land a lot of confidence.

    Related: 2015 Renault Kwid vs 2020 Renault Kwid Comparison

    Despite the Kwid having a good ground clearance, taking it over a rough section of road won’t be such a good idea. The plastic chamber would easily be prone to leakages which can lead to an unanticipated breakdown.

  5. AMT Dial issues

    Renault Kwid EasyR AMT Dial
    Renault Kwid EasyR AMT Dial | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    The Easy-R dial switch AMT on the Renault Kwid sounds like a breeze to use. But some of the people who frequently use it have a different story to tell. The dial has only three options Drive, Reverse, and Neutral, but certain owners have reported that they need to try the switch multiple times in order to change the gear. It won’t go from N to D or R in one go or visa-versa. This kind of defeats the whole purpose of having an AMT which is being convenient to use.

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  6. Faulty Accelerator Pedal

    Now we’re not sure if this problem still persists with the new Facelift BS6 Renault Kwid, but we are certain that it was prevalent in models prior to the facelift. Once you let off the foot from the accelerator, the pedal refuses to return back to its original position. This can be very distracting while you are driving, which is not safe.

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  7. Sudden Loss of power

    Another issue prevalent in the pre-facelift Kwid is that the car experiences an abrupt stall while it on the move, irrespective of the speed it is moving on. This can really catch you off guard while driving and leave you wondering as to what exactly happened.

  8. Loss of Power (With the AC on)

    Renault Kwid AC Controls
    Renault Kwid AC Controls | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    This issue has been reported by a handful of Kwid owners. While driving in start/stop traffic with the AC on, as you come to a complete halt and try to get back up and running, there is almost zero response from the accelerator. Despite depressing the accelerator pedal more than halfway, the response from the input is very weak and it needs some time to get back to its senses.

    This is something that can turn out to be very embarrassing while the traffic behind you on the road begins to honk right at you.

  9. Single Wiper for the windshield

    Renault Kwid Single Wiper
    Renault Kwid Single Wiper | Common Renault Kwid Problems

    The Kwid also has a single wiper instead of the usual two for the front windshield. This means that a significant portion of the screen is left inaccessible. This can be very annoying especially during the monsoon season, affecting visibility. However, we realise that Renault has done so to keep the overall cost of the car down.

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  10. Rear Windows do not roll down completely

    The rear wheel arch of the Kwid is designed as such that a proper square shape of the rear door is compromised. Hence, there isn’t much room in the doors for the windows to roll down completely. This hinders in making the cabin a bit airier.

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65 COMMENTS

  1. Thats why Maruti is always better. Kwid is nowhere in front of S-PRESSO, in all respect. Am using S-PRESSO last 8 months and am extremely happy with it, confortwise and performance wise. It’s a mini SUV you can say. Both front and rear seats are elevated and most comfortable. You will you are sitting in a really talker vehicle. The view especially on highways is excellent. The mileage is good. Pick up? It’s a Tiger on highways and gets instant pickup all the time. Pick up strength doesn’t go down even with A/C ‘ON’. It’s almost equal to Brezza or equivalent. Even at high speed of 100 plus kms, there is no vibration at all. Gear shifting is very smooth. Suspension is excellent. You can confidently take S-PRESSO to ride on any kind of roads.

    • S-presso is box shaped vehicle with a lot of body roll and poor handling as compared to kiwid. Interior is very dull with poor quality of plastic. Safety features in s-presso is zero. As per NABL s-presso scored zero stars in crash test. Lookwise s-presso is no where in comparison of kiwid.

  4. I am using kwid amt since 1 year. I have a swift
    and a merc GLA as well. Except for the engine noise, poor built quality and plastic fuel tank rest all problems were not felt any time.
    Infact the i felt better ride quality and low cabin noise are the highlights of this car when compared with its peers.

    Its a worth car for its price

  5. Yes exactly my point. Other than poor built quality I have not felt any such problems in my Kwid AMT too. Have been using for more than one year

  6. Kwid is a very good car – have been using it for 4 years – Ride quality is better than Swift …Havent faced any of these issues .

    • Hi Sourabh

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Renault Kwid. It is great to hear that you haven’t had any of the issues mentioned in the article with your car. However, these are certain issues commonly reported by Kwid onwers and the article is for Kwid owners like you to take reference.
      Thanks for commenting. Stay pinned.

  7. Kiwd’s looking desgine is very good but e-spersso looking desgine like dabba. If it have more attractive it compatible with kwid.

  8. I will say do not Buy any of the Kwid Model , extremely Poor Quality in Silencer , Accelerator Pedal I had purchase the model and now it 4 year of Purchase and found that serious concern in Model , they should developed good Quality Product .

    • I a agree with you even though I don’t know about other models but I bought a kwid 1.0 Climber auto AMT yhooh it’s giving me a problem ,this car is only six months old but now they want me to pay while it’s still under five year warranty ,it’s switch is it off while I’m on road now they want to blame me brand new car ,first owner

  9. After reading all the reviews about the Kwid…. it’s a question mark for me, whether to buy or not… but i love the way they designed… on 24th sep visited showroom, i fell in love with the kwid climber…I’m looking forward for the best suggestion in that budget

    • Hi swati it’s been 2yrs now for my kwid Climber..and trust me everything mentioned above is true .we bought it becoz of its beautiful look,decent value and reviews .I personally take good care of my car but it keeps having some issue or the other. I will soon be selling it now.the people with renault are big liars and never admitted to these as manufacturing default. My other car Maruti on the other hand is 15 yr old and still runs like a brand new one..

  11. Today on 9/10/2020 a Renault kwid car stopped at perintalmanna traffic junction calicut road, water and oil leaked on the road…

  13. Ok thank you all commenters now i know how to decide ….actually i fell in love with kwid even most of my friends hate it….but now i will end the love with kwid….thank you all alot once again….friends plz suggest me which maruti car is the best one with a budget of Rs.1-6 lakh, i want high ground clearance may be like of kwid

  14. Is there any way to protect or guard the plastic fuel tank? I just ordered one kwid. I hope it will be good one. Please some more review from kwid riders can help me.

    • Hi Arpita,
      There is no specific guard to protect the fuel tank from Renault and it’s accessories. But if you find one in the aftermarket, it will surely add some protection. And something is always better than nothing. Stay Pinned! 🙂

  15. Friends
    Today is 24th Oct ’20.
    I want to purchase a car :
    1. Good Ground Clearance
    2. Within 3-6 lakhs (on road price)
    After a marathon analysis, I am thinking for KWID 1.0 liter car.
    My partner (Wife) dislikes “MARUTI CARS” AND HUNDAI.
    WHY ! I DONT KNOW?
    PL GUIDE ME TO FINALIZE a pretty and small car having enough power for bad hill conditions roads too

    • Hi Raja,

      You can surely go for the Renault Kwid Neotech edition as it will come in your budget and also has a good ground clearance. And if by any chance, your wife will allow you to buy a Tata car, you can also go for the Tata Tiago.

    • Please don’t go for kwid is good looking car when drive it feel you driving big suv the same time you feel low very old car some times milage is decent not supersize when it come to build quality is 0 it’s just like show car never drive this car in highway it very danger’s this use for only for city drive main problem with this car is engine noise.

  16. I am using kwid since 5 yars, I am facing problem with engine noise, loss of power when a/C working and HIGH coat maintenance.

  18. मी outback bronze color मध्ये kwid घेतलेली आहे, त्या वर थोडे स्कार्चेस आले आहे, तर ते remove करण्यासाठी मला तो कलर मिळत नाही आहे, outback bronze color, spery कुठे मिळेल मला

    • Hi Kalidash,
      The new BS6 1.0L engine is more refined and has fewer problems. All in all many of the problems have been rectified and you can go ahead with the Renault Kwid, it is a good car for the money. Stay Pinned and Happy Motoring! 🙂

  20. No ,my dear friend s-presso is not a good option…It is a ugly car without important features like back camera….tiago can be a good option if you have some extra money

  21. I’m also facing the same problem those mentioned hear with my new kwid climber amt model August 2020. I thought it’s common issue all kwid owner facing the same problem. although kwid car is good but renult company should take this seriously.

  24. Hii Bhararadwaj, I am planning to buy a car below 6 lakhs on road. I only found renault rxt 1.0 lit opt varient which comes with most features. I just want to know, does the power loss issue still persists as they have already sorted out accelerator problem. That’s the only concern I have to buy this car. Kindly , please suggest me, as we can’t get to know this issue in test drive.

    • Hey Naveen,
      The Renault Triber, with its 1.0 Turbo-Petrol engine and 7-seater capacity, still struggles under full load. We suggest getting hold of a hatchback within the same 6L budget.

  25. Only thing nice about kwid is it’s fuel consumption, other than than all above is true, exhaust a problem after 3years needs to be replaced due to rust corrosion of mild steel, and guess what if issue not occured by then eventually when it happens I have to pay out of pocket after 3 years cos it’s not covered for full 5 years in the maintenance plan as it’s an external part, brakes replaced twice in 2 years because it wasn’t ABS in 2018 model, battery replaced, gear selection and response of AMT was poor in this model as well. Plastic Oil sump leaking at the moment. Can’t get hold of Renault, only liquid capitol/m-sure who claims they don’t deal with the manufacturer warranty am deathly need to contact Renault Directly, anyone have a direct customer service for them? Cos keep getting
    Through to liquid capital and not Renault. Planning to get it fixed and let it go.

  26. I recently bought Kwid BS6 1.0L AMT RXT 2021 in Red as my wife wanted the same colour, however it wasn’t available in Climber edition.

    Nevertheless, the issues raised in this article are valid only to an extent. Much of those issues have been fixed. After driving the car 1000kms in one month. Here are some pros and cons:

    Pros:
    1. Looks Looks & Looks. The new DRLs are ultra modern and simplistic.
    2. 8″ NAV screen Touch Screen is very responsive and precise w/ Android Auto and Apple Car Play support is just amazing. Even my 2017 Benz CLA does not have touch screen!
    3. High ground clearance and high seat position.
    4. Instant average dash reading available apart from several other readings.
    5. Air Condition is SUPERB. It cools the small cabin in almost no time.
    6. Boot Space and the feature to remove the rear seat entirely for extra luggage is something I found very useful when we had to shift big gadgets like Kitchen Chimney and Aircon w/o dismantling to another home.
    7. Speed alert warnings at 80kmph for self control.

    Cons:
    1. Poor Steering returnability: I noticed this during a U turn that steering does not gets straight quickly like my other two cars. You have to manually rotate the steering to keep it straight.
    2. Lack of Low End Torque which I had to get used to after a couple of rides.
    3. Absence of manual gear shifters or driving modes is a big annoy.
    4. Having the power window buttons on the central console is odd position and you can’t get used to it quickly.
    5. The single wiper touches the bonnet edge when raised up for cleaning causing paint chip off from edge.
    6. No TPMS
    7. No rear cabin light

  27. I agree with u. I own a kwid from past 4+ years. First 2-2.5 yrs it was. But after 3rd year I started facing many problems. I had to replace the power steering assembly. Maintenance cost is shit expensive. On an average it has costed me around 10k/year

  28. Kwid very bad at snow….the tyre grip is awful. My friends alto model 2011 is way more better . For me living in Himachal it’s a wrong Choice.

  29. My biggest mistake to rely on Renault, except looks the car is not worth the money…..since i have taken the vehicle, i have had continuous issues with regards to the suspension of the vehicle, it was only after the warranty was over i was told about the faulty rear suspension. Accelerator issue, Clutch cable issue, breaking of silencer in 2 pieces due to water seepage….and the worst untrustable service dealers.

  30. I’ve worked for Renault as a technician for just a 2 months and that 2 months I’ve seen at least 3 or 4 cars with broken oil sumps and 2 of them having seized engines and others having minor engine damages, sheet metal used for a body panels is such a thin that you can compare it to oil tin, body is made of very thin sheet metal and that is why you feel very smooth ride, engine is peppy, it’s a smooth car with good performance but very low build quality, I’ve seen accidental car came in workshop, it was crushed like paper, if you live in costal area, body will damage much earlier…!

  31. I am using a KWID 800 cc for the last 7 years.

    Except for the body which is mostly plastic and rivet, and the enine noise and rattling I find the engine quite good. The steel could have been better. I am happy with the product.
    Even today after having run 37000km I have not had any engine problem. My odometer still shows 15.4kmp/l in Mumbai traffic. When I am on highway it does not guzzle much and I get good mileage on highway. I can even drive at 110 speed even now without any hassle. Always drive a gear ahead for better mileage.

    Thanks to service from gomechanic every 6 mths I have had no major problem. The only major repair I did was a exhaust pipe change which got corroded.

    • Hey Hormazd,

      Congratulations on your 7-year-long ownership of the incredible Renault Kwid. The Kwid is indeed a great car that has been disrupting the econo-hatch market in India. We are also glad that GoMechanic was helpful in maintaining your lovely car. Cheers to many more years ❤️

  32. I booked kwid amt rxt on 2.8.2022, later on heard some bad remarks as mentioned and switched to maruti celerio. Still they did not refund my booking amount. Worthless company. Booking was made by smsg automart pvt ltd, durgapur, west bengal.my mob 9434650680

  33. Kwid is best but only drawback is it has plastic oil sump. Due to this it is very rear on roads.Instead of making oil sump of hard metal the company is providing metal sheet which reduces the ground clearance.

  34. Hi dear
    My kwid car is 2016 model 5 years not any issues good running but sudanly oneday cluster meter all blinking light not came and engine not start more automobile electrician checked but not problem find so please details and advise me how is solved my problems..if have technician please provide my location motipur muzaffarpur Bihar 843111
    Mobile no 7461946435 /9955072861

  35. Engine noise is too high, always need to spend 6k for silencer replacement , not more than 4 persons at a tine in the car , performance is very low, poor build quality, speed below 100km/h if it cross vibration is too high accessory also too poor quality, only thing mileage and ground clearance is good

  36. 2017 model kwid climber run 65000 km so far never had a problem but recently after driving out 3or4kms, the engine got heat up and indicator light started showing and peeping suddenly the car stopped, I contacted the service centre and advised me to change the water pump valve set I did so but the problem still exists. What may be the problem?

  38. Thank you to all the PPL who shared valuable information through comments one last thing I would like to ask you all I’m thinking to buy a second hand (2020 ) model kwid rxt (O) ,60k driven , manual and use it for taxi purpose – ola or uber as my budget is under 4 lakh so should I prefer this kwid ? / Will i face any engine problems as i drive every day as it is in taxi services please help me to make a move
    Thank you

  39. Planning to buy a used 2020 Renault Kwid 1.0 RXT AMT Opt with 9K km (Petrol, Automatic)

    Is it a worthy one for 4.7 lacs?
    Can warranty be transferred from first owner to me?
    Any anticipated issues in 2020 model?
    Please share in your thoughts.

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