I just bought my Megane 2 weeks ago second hand and have broken down twice already! The first time was due to it needing new coils. The second time was due to a fuse (something to do with the fuel I think). I have lost a lot of faith in it and don't actually feel all that safe driving it now as it skidded when I went round a corner recently (in dry weather) and driving it in the rain feels as though I'm rallying! I am a very confident driver but am actually starting to be quite scared when driving in wet conditions. It feels as though the wheels are moving slightly left to right constantly. I plan to get an RAC inspection ASAP and will be going back to the dealer with the results as it is still under waranty. I was a bit wary about buying it initially because I haven't heard amazing things about French cars but thought I'd give it a try-really wish I hadn't now! Always had Fords and they've never given me any problems! Onll good thing I will say about the Megane is that it is AMAZING on fuel! I travel at least 20 miles a day and 3/4 of a tank lasts around 2 weeks.

I have one and I love it. Unfortunatly the previous owner replaced the catylitic coverter, with the wrong one, and I now need to pay for a new one, 800 pounds including labour. The really bad part is that I took it in to Renault 3 months ago and I still don't have it back, they just can't get the part!!! They are however paying for a hire car, wich helps I guess but this is not acceptable service!! Just don't know what to do...

The Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique is a bad bad car don't stopping of giving me problems, electrical problems that never stops leaking water from the front gearbox problem total big 0 to this car gearbox problems....needed to fix 2000Pounds
electrical problems...needed to be fix 1500 pounds
and the list goes on.....don't make the mistake i did

My 05 Megane 1.6 Dynamique is comfortable,economical and safe. I have always loved the styling. A basic interest in auto-electrics is a must when you own one of these cars.You never can tell when the next electrical fault will happen!.I have endured a broken window motor,a faulty camshaft sensor,a failed coil,a complete failiure of the air-con system,an airbag sensor constantly flickering,a front indicator that works when it feels like it and a few more that I have no-doubt forgotten about by now.Attempting to change a blown headlight bulb will have even N.A.S.A. bamboozled!,I nearly forgot to mention the front nearside door that water loves to leak through.
If Renault could produce one of these cars with a reliable electrical system,they would sell a great deal more of them.I have a number of friends and workmates who also own Meganes and they have all,more or less,endured the same troubles as me.

As most of you can probably tell I was not best pleased with the Megane, its a horrible medium sized family car that struggles with everything a family would need it to do and my family consists of my wife (5ft 4ins) my son who is 8yrs my daughter 2yrs and myself (5ft 10ins) and it always felt cramped. One good thing was the tyres, they were Michelin's but hey thats another company is'nt it. I paid just under £8000 for this car in May 2007 and upon research into trading it in was offered £5000 to £5200 for it in Feb of 2008, Huh a loss of nearly 3 grand, it had to go. I am now the proud owner of a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sport Navigator and I would like to say, "What a Car" its superb I can't fault it, ok its no rocket ship but its no slouch either and the interior is excellent, no rattles or creaks, the engine (2.0litre straight 6, 24v vvti) purrs like a kitten and bursts into action when you want it, honestly it would beat the Megane in 3rd gear and then its still got another 3 gears to play with. I love this car, it looks pretty and aggressive at the same time but thats another review is'nt it.
Once again, sorry to all who own Meganes and to Renault also, you have my pity.

Tha attraction for me was the individual querky good looks of the design which have been improved with the 2006 facelift, Once I had driven it I wanted one. So far I have not been disappointed, it is a comfortable roomy car with all the bits & bobs you need. The electronic niggles found in older models seemed to have been ironed out & the 1.6 petrol engine is a treat to drive with plenty of power & flexibility at low speeds.