Renault Clio Caught Fire – Replacement Vehicle Also Faulty, Dealer and MFC Refuses to Cancel

Renault Clio Caught Fire – Replacement Vehicle Also Faulty, Dealer Refuses to Cancel Title: Renault Clio Caught Fire – Replacement Vehicle Also Faulty, Dealer Refuses to Cancel

In February 2025 I purchased a brand-new Renault Clio V Intense from Renault Northcliff, financed through MFC.

Within less than three weeks the vehicle displayed a spanner warning with the message “Check electrical system.” Later that same night the vehicle caught fire while parked. This was extremely alarming as it posed a serious safety risk to myself and the property where I live.

After months of investigation, the dealership provided a replacement vehicle of the same model in June 2025. The replacement vehicle had been on the showroom floor and was presented to me as new.

Unfortunately, less than three months later, the replacement vehicle also developed a fault. The spanner warning light appeared again together with the message “Check braking system.”

When I returned the vehicle to Renault Northcliff, I was told that no fault could be found and that the warning was likely caused by low battery voltage. The dealership indicated that any issues would simply be repaired under warranty and refused to cancel the deal.

Considering that the first vehicle of the same model caught fire and the replacement vehicle is already displaying system warnings within months, I have completely lost confidence in the safety and reliability of this vehicle.

Its now 6 months without that car as i had dropped it at the dealer august 2025 and continued to pay for it to date, they are more concerned about sales and no credits whether the vehicle is safe or not, even MFC refused to intervene or assist in anyway, its a joint decision apart from contract that i must continue to pay as they do not want to loose partnership with Renault.

I am sharing this experience to raise awareness for other consumers. Buying a new car should provide peace of mind, not repeated safety concerns and a refusal to properly address them. i will continue to share this in different platforms and social media, as well as images/videos as awareness of how Renault is to consumers.

Dealer: Renault Northcliff Vehicle: Renault Clio V Intense (2025)