Renault Captur Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

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

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OEM Part Number: 112102235R

Genuinely important to know: genuinely worth knowing: automatic and manual gearbox variants of the Captur sometimes use different transmission-side mounts, since the two gearbox types differ in weight and mounting points — confirm your transmission type as well as engine code before ordering.

Genuine right engine mount	Renault/Dacia OEM: 112102235R — shared across Captur, Logan II, Sandero II of the same platform

A Genuinely Sophisticated Insight: A Worn Mount Can Be an Effect, Not a Cause

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 Captur Engine Mount reference plate

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 Captur 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.

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.

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