Renault R5 — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Renault R5 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Renault R5 Years Should You Avoid?
The Renault R5 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
If you're shopping for a used Renault R5, consider the 1979, 1978, 1977 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.