Let's check how the German roots added reliability. Frequent malfunctions and weaknesses of Skoda Rapid with mileage Outside and inside

➖ Build quality
➖ Oil consumption
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Ergonomics

pros

The advantages and disadvantages of the Skoda Rapid 2018-2019 in a new body are revealed based on reviews real owners... More detailed pros and Skoda cons Rapid 1.6 90 and 100 hp with mechanics and automatic transmission (automatic transmission) can be learned from the stories below.

Owner reviews

1. The seat is convex inward, and it is on new car, as a result - a sore back, bought a lumbar support for Ali (inconvenient, but nowhere to go).

2. The location of the cup holder and ashtray under the buttons behind the gearshift lever - why?

3. The location of the cigarette lighter, aka the outlet, sticking up vertically - why? As a result, on each bump, a charge / anti-radar system pops up and in general whatever, no matter how you stick it in, it is also right under the armrest, and in order to crawl there ...

4. Isofix is hidden in the slots in the upholstery, that is, not between the backs and the seat, but cut the upholstery and stuck it there.

5. I am of average height and build (176/77), but why are the pedals made so close, and the handlebars, even if adjusted for reach, are so far away? Why should I sit huddled up?

6. The most damn rubber you can find - Kama ... This is increased noise, and handling, and of course safety.

7. There is no bluetooth in the radio, the plastic on it has been rubbed all over from the cable that was reaching for the outlet. The power outlet does not turn off after removing the ignition key (note that you may not start in the morning). The mating part of the belt is very far, I fasten it with difficulty, my wife is pregnant, she asks me to fasten it.

8. The clutch pedal is triggered somewhere in the middle, as if the discs have already worked out half of their resource (a colleague has the same thing).

9. The air from the central louvers always blows into the face, no matter how you regulate it.

10. Reverse gear it is switched on by recessed lever into the tunnel - a controversial decision, because it is not informative. I like the button more, like in Solaris.

11. And most importantly - PRICE, people compare not just the price of a car, but also its service.

Viktor Ilov, drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 hp) MT 2016

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The new Rapid was without music with 4 front speakers. For a penny I found native music and 4 rear speakers. Parktronic? 2 700r and half a day in the garage. Towbar hook - another half day.

Minor breakdowns: the thermostat broke down during 800 km. I replaced it myself with the original (2,000 rubles). At 15,000 km, the stabilizer lever knocked - I also replaced it. I do not go to TO (on previous cars, too, never). The oil is opelevskoe GM 5W-40, of the same specification as the native Volkswagen oil (which is 2.5 times more expensive) every 10,000 km.

For 2 years I ran 40,000 km. There are no crickets. The dynamics of handling are mediocre. I go, I do not regret it for 2 years.

The owner drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (90 hp) on a 2014 mechanic.

Strict forms, everything is laconic, without showing off. Impressive light! It seems like ordinary halogens, but the light output is generally a fairy tale. I came to the conclusion that the blind man drove the old cars.

The salon in Skoda Rapid is large, the little ones are having fun with all the heart, the place allows. This is the first time I've had a liftback in operation, before all sedans were. The trunk is something with something! It cannot be compared with a sedan.

The suspension is practically indestructible. During operation, two discs and tires are in tatters, and the suspension is alive. At the last MOT, the suspension was diagnosed - everything is normal. By the way, the suspension itself is tuned so that it is not stiff, but it walks confidently along the highway, without any steering and does not collapse in turns.

Of the shortcomings of the Skoda Rapid, I will note the weak sound insulation. In winter, the windshield crackled. And in general it seems to me that the windshield is not ice. The cracks did not even come from thorns, but from small stones. There is no USB port in the standard digital radio. The seats are better immediately in the covers - they get dirty quickly.

Vladimir Novikov, review of the Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 HP) mechanic 2014 onwards

Do not buy this stuff))) Well, or get ready to change the following parts and waste time at the dealer: brake pump vacuum, trunk gas stops, lower speakers, seat upholstery, foam for backs, heated seats, steering rack, thrust bearings, master cylinder clutches, stabilizer bushings, air conditioning compressor, dehumidifier, driver's seat back frame, right stabilizer bar, left power window, reinstallation of the trunk (rubs the seal), internal combustion engine cushion + right engine support.

This is not counting squeaks, crickets, vibrations and other things) The car really sucks, I'm sorry I bought it ...

On the new Rapid, things break down that don't fit in my head, I'm in shock. If you think that you will take a mechanic and all the rules will be there, then it was not there - every 20,000 km the clutch master cylinder fails.

Alexey Titov, drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (105 hp) automatic transmission in 2014

The car was purchased in July 2017, Style equipment, manual transmission, with the addition of a number of options (bi-xenon headlights, alloy wheels R 16, height adjustable passenger seat and heating rear seats). Price with all discounts - 802,000 rubles. During the first month of operation, the machine ran 8 thousand km, having driven from Chelyabinsk to the Moscow region, from there to the Crimea and back to Chelyabinsk.

I think the appearance for this class of cars is excellent. With a height of 188 cm, I fit comfortably in it (with the seat raised as much as possible, which is surprising), which I cannot do in the Polo sedan (which is strange).

Sitting in the car is pleasant, driving it is also convenient and pleasant. I switch manual transmission with 2-3 fingers, a very nice thing. Noise isolation is good. The seat upholstery is expensive. Modern lighting devices, head unit, bluetooth, cruise control and climate control work perfectly.

Accelerates, in my opinion, very briskly, like all Skodas. At 120 km / h, the tachometer shows exactly 3,000 rpm (an excellent result), and the fuel consumption does not creep up much. I was initially confused by 90 hp, until I realized that 110 hp. (or, for example, 123 on other cars of this class) are reached at the red zone of the tachometer. How often do you spin the engine to the red zone? Personally, I never. Average fuel consumption on 92nd gasoline on the highway is from 5.7 to 7 liters per 100 km, in the city the range is wider - from 7.5 to 10.
- The sports seat pleases. Very good lateral support, you sit like a glove. Hand on the front armrest, adjusted the steering wheel height and reach, everything is comfortable.

- Side mirrors are small, but visibility is good. Because of the tinting in the rear-view mirror, as if it were twilight, it's good that cars drive with DRLs or headlights on.

- The music is not bad, you can read a flash drive, files in folders, it catches the radio well, and the phone works on bluetooth.

- The engine, of course, pleases. If you need to accelerate sharply, then the gas to the floor, and the car fires. While it is possible to note the tight gas pedal, and if you press on it smoothly, then the acceleration occurs with a slight delay. Hopefully it will be further developed.

— DSG box works perfectly, until no kicks, no pokes are noticed.

Review of Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI (125 HP) on DSG robot 2017

Skoda Rapid is a Czech liftback (car with a flat body type) with 5 doors. It was released by Skoda Auto in 2012, and in Russia they started selling it 2 years later, in 2014, and then, almost immediately, it gained wide popularity as a representative of the economy class, and its spacious multi-seat interior made it indispensable for large families. Now, almost 3 years later, the Rapid remains a demanded car on Russian market, and to understand why this is so, consider its strengths and weaknesses.

Dignity

The main advantage of the car can be called it high capacity- it accommodates 5 people of average build, so in such a car you can easily transport the whole family with children, including grandfathers and grandmothers, as well as pets. Plus, she has a rather large trunk, so the same family can go, for example, to the country house or to go shopping.
In addition to spaciousness, the interior is also comfortable.: it is comfortable to sit in the back, there are armrests on the sides, knees do not rest on anything, and passengers can freely turn and bend in all directions. True, if a tall man sits behind, his head will rest against the body ceiling, but this is not a problem, since mainly children and old people drive behind, and a one-time passenger can be patient.
The driver is comfortable- the chair can be adjusted in 3 planes, in height and depth, and the angle of the steering wheel can be changed in 2, there is also an armrest and handles. It is easy to get in and out of the car, you can sleep in it, since the front seats recline, forming a kind of bed.
Tasteful interior, even in basic configuration, in which gray and black colors predominate, so that it is not only convenient to be in the car, but also pleasant. If you buy it a little more expensive, then there will be more colors - more silver will be added, and the surfaces will not be so monotonous.
Presentable appearance ... Despite the fact that the car is, in fact, an economy class, it does not at all resemble a "cattle truck". Skoda Rapid looks elegant, but by no means gaudy, there are no pompous protruding lines of the X type, and in general, in general, the car is classic.
The bottom of the hull is sufficiently high from the surface of the earth, Skoda Rapid, in general, is adapted for Russian roads, but intended only for the city. In rural areas, she will hopelessly get bogged down in any more or less deep hole. And although the clearance could be made higher, then the diameter of the wheels would have to be increased, because otherwise the appearance would have lost its harmony. In other words, with the additional lifting of the bottom, the car would no longer turn out to be of an economy class, and would consume more gasoline.
The engine power is optimally suited to urban conditions. 75 are hiding under the hood of Rapid Horse power, and the engine displacement is 1.2 liters. This configuration allows you to save fuel well with multiple stops at traffic lights and slow driving, although at the same time, the car is able to easily accelerate to 120 km / h on a straight road, when the cabin is loaded by 3/5. That is this model designed mainly for the city, but also suitable for small intercity trips.
Fairly bright headlights... When the fog lights are on, the viewing radius is significantly increased - the roadside becomes visible, moreover, from both sides.
Large glove compartment. Its area is 630 square centimeters (this is more than an A4 sheet), so a filled women's handbag can easily fit in it.
Heated seats you can drive in cold weather, on top of that, the car warms up faster (only under the driver).
The salon is well lit, both in front and behind. On a dark night in the car, you can read, and even in small print.

disadvantages

The main drawback of the Skoda Rapid is suspension stiffness, which is aggravated many times on Russian roads. When driving, even small bumps are felt, and if, God forbid, you have to go onto a rural road, then at least put a pillow on the chair. But those Russians who have been driving for many years inexpensive cars, are already accustomed to this feature of Russian roads, so it's not scary for them.
The interior of the car is finished with 100% plastic, which, in turn, is painted in different colors (depending on the configuration). This paint is very easy to scratch - just throw the keys or the phone on the steering panel, and the plastic will begin to bare. The same goes for the glove compartment. If you take this car, try not to make any movements that could damage the coating, as scratches are very noticeable there.
Due to the fact that the engine is not very powerful, the car takes a long time to warm up even in autumn, so the car is not suitable for those who often have to "break off", and where to break off on such a 5-seater car, which is designed to transport a family?
In the basic configuration, there is no light bulb in the glove compartment but there is a nest for her. That is, you will have to buy it yourself.
No visors, therefore, in rainy weather, it is impossible to open the window, as water begins to flow into the interior. But you can also install them yourself.
Inconvenient location of the ashtray- under the gear lever. It is easy to miss it, and its contents are not very visible due to the same lever that blocks the view. So it is unclear whether the cigarette butt hit the right place or not.

main disadvantage

There was a desire to purchase this car, but funds are enough only for a used car, then it is necessary to carefully study all the weak points of these cars, otherwise, after the purchase, you will have to spend a certain amount to eliminate breakdowns that have arisen as a result of operation former owner... Skoda Rapid is considered a quality product, but the condition, like other car models, can be affected by unscrupulous care.

Disadvantages of Skoda Rapid

It would seem that the factory uses high-quality metal, but the wheel arches can suffer from the formation of corrosion (again, it depends on the year of manufacture, but it's worth paying attention!). The same applies to the metal under the luggage compartment cover. This is the weakest spot, especially if the original anti-corrosion treatment was missing.
If rapid has become your choice, then attention should be paid to the windshield. Sometimes it happens that it is on it that there are small chips and cracks, which can cause its quick replacement. Even the smallest chip can turn into a whole web in a week. It should be borne in mind that this car is characterized by vibrations and a harsh suspension, which will greatly speed up the process.
For the car model, problems with seat belts are inherent, therefore, they will also need to be carefully examined. It happens that Rapid comes from the factory with belts that cannot fully function.
It is extremely important to look under the hood, since sometimes the Rapid's connections are not hermetically sealed. This can be attributed as threaded connections and valve covers. Otherwise, you will soon run the risk of a breakdown of significant units.
The most significant "jamb" is the radiator, which is prone to malfunction. If smudges are visible on it, then this may be a sign of a faulty unit. That is, with such a unit, the engine will not receive adequate cooling. But moreover, at the most inopportune moment, it can simply flow out quickly.

How can you check the above disadvantages of Rapid without special equipment?

A) Skoda tries to use durable metal alloys in the process of creating body components. But the area of the wheels belongs to the weak points, therefore, an inspection of this area is required. They could especially suffer if they were not properly cared for.
B) The glasses must be examined very carefully. For example, if any of them is tinted, then most likely the glass has been replaced. At the Skoda factory, tint is not installed.
C) To check the functionality of the belts, it is enough to test them in action. To do this, pull all the belts sharply. If the belt does not come out with a sharp jerk, then everything is in order.
D) If even small cracks are visible on the connections, then they can cause serious problems with the car. The fact is that with such damage, fluid leaks can be observed.
E) Not only the presence of streaks can be a sign of a malfunction of a unit such as a radiator. Rust, white bloom can also speak of this. Especially in summer weather, it is important to have a working radiator that can prevent engine overheating.

Weaknesses Skoda Rapid

And in addition to the above, it is worth noting that this article does not say about the shortcomings of these cars, but about the weak points:

not infrequently there is a problem with the engine cushion, a characteristic knock appears, but it is not possible to understand that this is the cushion without visiting a car service. You just need to ride and listen;
also "sore" is - the creak of rubber seals, especially in negative temperatures. But this can also be attributed to the disadvantages. Since this is a design flaw and it is hardly possible to do something here;
depending on the equipment on the Rapid, the quality of gluing the plastic elements is unsatisfactory. Therefore, in this case it is necessary to check this;
depending on the year of manufacture, problems with the software may appear on the Skoda Rapid;
most car owners complain about the speaker performance in cold weather. Most likely, this is also a manufacturer's flaw and is a drawback, but the problem can be eliminated by replacing them;
it is necessary to pay attention to the possible creak of the stabilizer struts, to the operation of the engine and gearbox.

Conclusion.
Skoda Rapid is attractive in many ways and reliable car, but she is no exception in terms of breakdowns. Naturally, many faults can be detected on your own. But, in order to be completely sure of the serviceability of the machine, it is preferable to check it on special equipment. If there is no such possibility, then you can invite a friend to inspect the car, who understands the repair and operation of a car, who, at least for the operation of components and assemblies, will tell you by squeak, squeak or whistle possible malfunction Skoda.
In the comments to the article, we will be glad for your messages about possible weak points these vehicles and frequently failing components and assemblies.

Frequent malfunctions and weaknesses of Skoda Rapid with mileage was last modified: October 16th, 2018 by Administrator

Rapid Skoda Rapid is quite rightly considered multifunctional, easy to operate, affordable and quality car... True, the model, as well as any other car, has several weak points.

That is why, before buying a new or a used car, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the "sores" of the Czech sedan.

Overview of the technical part

According to numerous reviews of car owners, it is quite difficult to find spare parts for Skoda. High Quality, especially when it comes to stabilizer bushings. Another drawback of the car is the constant creak of the front and rear doors... Moreover, doors begin to creak almost immediately after purchase.

In addition, one more "sore" of the model is the constant breakdowns of the radiator. The point is in the too large openings of the grill runners, into which road dirt is regularly clogged.

In some modifications, knocks often appear due to wear. support cushion power unit... Moreover, it is practically impossible to detect them by ear in the early stages.

Turbocharged Gas engine, with a displacement of 1.2 liters, has tremendous traction and good dynamics. The truth is sometimes a reproach to reliability. Also, the engine is sensitive to fuel quality.

Skoda Rapid is a comfortable liftback with many functional solutions for the car owner. However, like any car, the Rapid has its drawbacks. They also affect the reviews of the owners, which are full of comments regarding the various characteristics of the car. What does not suit the drivers of Skoda Rapid - we will find out further.

Malfunctions of the technical part

Many Skoda car owners do not like the quality of spare parts. This is especially true for the stabilizer bushings. In the cold, the car has characteristic creaks of the bushings, which cannot always be changed under warranty. If this problem does not bother you too much, you can wait for spring: with warming, the creak disappears. The main thing is not to smear it with silicone - the rubber bands wear out quickly, since more dirt will stick.

The creak of door seals is another common malfunction of the Skoda Rapid. Car owners complain that it starts to creak after the first washes. Possible cause are small gaps of velvet. Someone smears these places with household soap, someone silicone from the inside.

Among Skoda owners, there are cases when foam breaks in the driver's and passengers' seats. The reason is a manufacturing defect or poor material that cannot withstand the load. But this malfunction bypasses some drivers, and does not manifest itself upon purchase. It is difficult to talk about any regularity in this situation.

It is known that some owners complain about wheezing of speakers in the cold. Official dealers, as a rule, do not comment on this situation. Such shortcomings of the Skoda Rapid especially concern car owners from the northern regions of the Russian Federation.

Air conditioning and cooling system

One of the diseases of the Skoda Rapid car is the clogging of the lower part of the radiator. This is due to excessively large holes in the vertical blades of the radiator grille. In this case, the driver can get a possible overheating of the car engine. To avoid this, it is recommended to install an additional protective mesh.

Among the manufacturer's shortcomings, one can note the flooding of the air conditioner with rainwater. This also applies to the steering rack. Water flows down windshield from the passenger side, after which it falls under the hood and fills the above parts. Perhaps, over time, the problem will be solved by the manufacturer, or this issue will completely fall on the shoulders of the car owner.

Transmission elements

A typical breakdown of the Skoda Rapid is an ailment. We are talking about the loss of smoothness of the gearshift mechanism. This is due to the wear of the clutch discs caused by the increased operating temperature of the mechatronics. If you do not want to face a similar problem when owning your Skoda Rapid, take the manufacturer's advice carefully. When stopping for more than 1 minute, do not be too lazy to switch the gearbox from mode D to mode N. This way you will save your car from premature repairs.

Jerks DSG transmissions are also the cause of mechatronics malfunction. This problem is fairly well known among the owners - it occurs already at an early stage of car operation. In previous versions of Skoda, drivers also encountered this typical malfunction. In some cases, in order to find a solution to the issue, it was not even necessary to disassemble the device. However, it is best to contact a specialized service in case of problems.

Electronics

Have Skoda cars Low mileage Rapid can get into trouble with electronic devices, namely, with the software of the control unit. This problem is solved by a simple flashing, but it also requires the owner to spend time and money.

An incorrectly inserted cigarette lighter at the stage of assembling the car can subsequently cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This moment requires attention from the car owner: watch how you insert the cigarette lighter into place.

Many drivers complain about the car. Moreover, the problem applies not only to a specific model, but also to other Skoda cars. The issue is solved by installing a new compressor, and often the noise becomes quieter for a short time. Owners complain about defective parts, but there are no other solutions yet.

We examined the main typical malfunctions of Skoda Rapid cars. It can be seen that of the critical shortcomings of the car, only problems with the gearbox can be named. The rest of the disadvantages take place in others. car brands... It is possible and even necessary to cope with them at the stage of buying a car, because dealers provide services for replacing elements under warranty. In general, the car deserves respect, and even minor problems will not play a decisive role in refusing to buy this handsome man.