Used Renault Talisman

What to know before buying: Renault Talisman

From 3 video reviews and 2 press tests · updated 26/09/2026

What the reviews say

• The Talisman is a comfortable long-distance car with supportive seats and generous rear-passenger space.[3][5]Renault Talisman
• The estate has a very large, practical load area, with the folded seats creating an almost flat floor.[3][4]Renault Talisman
• The 4Control rear-wheel-steering system makes this large car unexpectedly agile and reduces the steering input needed in bends.[3]one sourceRenault Talisman
• The upper cabin feels well finished, but cheaper plastics appear lower down; rattles were also present in the reviewed cars.[3][5]Renault Talisman

Typical faults

• Reported electronic faults include folding mirrors and tyre-pressure sensors, while the infotainment system can freeze or become unresponsive.[1][2]Renault Talisman
• The dual-clutch EDC transmission can be troublesome, and some units were replaced completely under warranty.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman
• Early cars can rapidly wear suspension bushes, anti-roll-bar mounts and bushes, and strut bearings, producing knocks and squeaks.[2]one sourceRenault Talisman
• Premature wheel-bearing failures are reported across all versions.[2]one sourceRenault Talisman
• The 1.6 TCe can consume excessive oil and wear its timing chain quickly; the source also links this to 30,000 km oil-change intervals.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman

  1.6 TCe

• Reports on the 1.3 TCe are mixed, including burnt valves, engine seizure and a batch with incorrectly tightened flywheels.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman

  1.3 TCe

Which engine and version to take

• The 130 or 160 hp 1.6 dCi is a sensible choice: the diesels are generally well regarded, and both versions provide sufficient power.[1][2]Renault Talisman
• The source considers the 1.8 TCe 225 a petrol engine that should perform reliably.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman

What to avoid

• Choose a 1.3 TCe only after careful history and condition checks, as valve damage and even engine seizure have been reported.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman
• The 1.6 TCe is a riskier choice because of excessive oil consumption and accelerated timing-chain wear.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman

What to check at the inspection

• Verify the complete service history. Prefer cars with engine-oil changes every 10,000–15,000 km rather than at 30,000 km intervals.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman
• Test the folding mirrors, tyre-pressure monitoring and every infotainment function; the system should not freeze or stop responding.[1][2]Renault Talisman
• During the road test, listen for suspension knocks or squeaks and check the wheel bearings, which are reported to fail prematurely.[2]one sourceRenault Talisman
• Check that the EDC operates smoothly in every mode and establish whether it was repaired or replaced under warranty.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman
• On a diesel with 200,000–300,000 km, inspect the dual-mass flywheel, injectors, turbocharger and particulate filter.[1]one sourceRenault Talisman
• On an early car, inspect body-panel gaps and cabin wear; uneven assembly and easily damaged interior materials have been reported.[2]one sourceRenault Talisman

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]motofaktor.pl — Renault Talisman – najczęstsze usterki · press
2. [2]avtonasveti.com — Renault Talisman (2015 – danes) · press
3. [3]CarOnlineTV — Renault Talisman Sport Tourer 2016 (Initiale Paris) [Review Portugal] · ▶ video
4. [4]Autoblog — Renault Talisman Estate review · ▶ video
5. [5]ENGINEER channel — Samsung SM6 vs. Renault Talisman: What’s the Real Difference? · ▶ video

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