KNOWN FAULTS · Renault
Renault Scénic (III) / Grand Scénic (III) 2.0 dCi (M9R) common problems.
2009–2016 · Diesel
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2 known faults with sources
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Starter motor, brakes, suspension and rust on the Scénic IIIKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Scénic III and Grand Scénic III (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2009–2016
- Symptoms
- A failing starter (especially 2009–2010), worn or cracked brake discs from the seventh year, broken springs, joints and steering at the roadworthiness test, rusty underbody after about five years, failing exhaust and lights; on diesels, the boost-pressure sensor.
- Possible cause described
- TÜV data collected by the guide. Recalls: untightened seat-runner bolts, a vacuum pump that could remove brake assistance, injection software for low manifold vacuum and automatic-gearbox software.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN (vacuum pump, seats); check discs, springs, joints and underbody.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
CarWiki: known problems of the Renault ScénicGebrauchtwagenberater: Renault Scénic III (2009–2016), typical problems
View full entrySeized injectors and stretched chain on the 2.0 dCi (M9R)Timing / injection
- Engine / equipment
- 2.0 dCi (M9R) diesel with timing chain
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2005–2023
- Symptoms
- Chain noise at high mileage; loss of power and emissions warnings in town use; injectors that will not come out when removed.
- Possible cause described
- The chain can stretch at high mileage, the injectors can seize in the cylinder head and, with short trips, the particulate filter and EGR clog.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to the chain from cold, check injection and emissions codes, and before removing injectors have extraction tools ready. Keep oil changes up to date.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.