The Renault Encore is a compact car built from 1984 to 1987. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Encore is
The Renault Encore is a compact car that Renault built from 1984 to 1987 — 4 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Renault range: Alliance.
Renault Encore tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Encore owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Renault Encore have? Power & range
The Renault Encore is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.4L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Renault Encore, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.4L · 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Encore by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Renault Encore. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Encore | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 10 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 6 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Renault Encore?
The Encore is a compact car, built from 1984 to 1987. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
What is the Renault Encore warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Encore reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Encore?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Renault
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Alliance | 1983–1987 | 13 | 33 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Renault Fuego | 1983–1986 | 1 | 24 mpg | 4.5/5 |