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DP0 (Renault) gearbox: faults and reliability

PSA-Renault AL4 / DP0 (caja automática de 4 velocidades) version

With caution

It shares the same basic design as the AL4, with the same doubts: it has been a discontinued gearbox for years, and without specific documentation of faults of its own you should verify the maintenance history before buying.[1][2]

Years
since 1999
Power
No data
Faults that affect it
2
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
6
in our database

8 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

The internal code Renault uses for the same gearbox developed jointly with PSA; the earliest source we have been able to date is its availability on the Renault Kangoo from December 1999. We have not found a source that explicitly uses the abbreviation "DP0" outside the designation already established for this file, so we treat it as the usual name on the Renault side without being able to cite it independently.[3][4]

Engine codes of this version: DP0.

Faults of the DP0 gearbox

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionDegraded oil: harsh shifts, slipping and overheatingYes: as with any automatic gearbox, if the AL4/DP0 oil degrades or drops in level, harsh shifts, slipping and overheating appear. We have not found a specific change interval from PSA or Renault, but several sources recommend checking it even if the manufacturer does not list it as necessary.
  2. 2Low severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionJolt or sharp thud when engaging a gear from a standstillIt is a symptom described in general terms for automatic gearboxes with degraded oil: a jolt or a sharper thud than normal when moving from park or neutral into gear, especially when cold. We have not found sources confirming whether the AL4/DP0 suffers from it more than other gearboxes of its era.

Cars fitted with the DP0 gearbox

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the DP0 gearbox reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. It shares the same basic design as the AL4, with the same doubts: it has been a discontinued gearbox for years, and without specific documentation of faults of its own you should verify the maintenance history before buying.[1][2]

What faults does the DP0 gearbox have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: degraded oil: harsh shifts, slipping and overheating (high severity) and jolt or sharp thud when engaging a gear from a standstill (low severity).

Which cars use the DP0 gearbox?

Renault Clio II (1998–2012), Renault Clio III (2005–2012), Renault Mégane II (2002–2009), Renault Scénic II (2003–2009), Renault Kangoo I (1999–2007) and Renault Laguna II (2001–2007).[3][5][6][7][8]

Are you buying a car with the DP0 gearbox?

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Do you have a car with this engine? Tell us which faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. El aceite de la caja de cambios automática que el fabricante no cambia: evita una avería de 3.000 eurosMotor16 · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Síntomas de falta de aceite en una caja de cambios automáticaAutopista.es · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. Renault KangooWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  4. Peugeot 406Wikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Renault ClioWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Renault MéganeWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  7. Renault ScénicWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Renault LagunaWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026