Renault Scenic Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Scenic, a worn mount can genuinely be an effect of an underlying rough-running engine, not the original cause.

Illustration for editorial purposes

Opens live listings in a new tab.

OEM Part Number: 112100020R

Genuinely important to know: the engine code (not just the model name) is the reliable way to identify the correct Scenic mount, since the same model was often sold with several different engines across its production run, and mounts are rarely interchangeable between them.

Scenic III (2009-2016), 1.5/1.9 dCi (K9K), genuine engine mount bush	Renault OEM: 112100020R — shared with Megane III of the same engine family
Transmission mount & rear torque strut	Genuinely separate part numbers to the mount shown above — sold individually, and worth inspecting together if chasing a vibration or clunk

A Genuinely Sophisticated Insight: A Worn Mount Can Be an Effect, Not a Cause — Renault Scenic Engine Mount

Before replacing mounts, it's genuinely worth considering something counter-intuitive: worn engine mounts aren't always the original cause of vibration — sometimes they're the effect of it. If the engine itself isn't running perfectly smoothly (an underlying misfire, ignition fault, or rough idle), this excess vibration transmitted through the mounts over time can accelerate their wear, meaning you could replace the mounts, only for them to wear out again quickly if the actual root cause was never addressed. If your idle isn't genuinely smooth and steady, it's worth investigating why before assuming worn mounts are the whole story.

A genuinely useful, practical visual test worth trying: with the handbrake firmly applied and first gear selected, slowly let the clutch out until just before the point the engine would stall, while someone else watches the engine from a safe distance for visible movement or a clunk — repeat this in reverse gear too. Genuine excess movement or a clunk at this point points toward a worn mount rather than another cause.

It's also worth knowing this is a genuinely well-documented, persistent issue on dCi diesel models specifically — one owner described it directly as "the engine mount problem that plagues numerous Clio dCi owners," with dealers reportedly aware of the issue but struggling to find a lasting fix even after repeated attempts. If you're facing repeat mount failures on a dCi engine despite proper replacement, you're likely not alone.

Renault Scenic Engine Mount reference plate

Renault Scenic Engine Mount: What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Scenic use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

Find Renault Scenic Engine Mount Here!

Opens live listings in a new tab.

Renault Scenic Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

More Renault Engine Mount

The same part, covered across other Renault models.