KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Talisman 1.7 / 2.0 Blue dCi (R9N / M9R) common problems.

2015–2022 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

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.

Battery, electronics and campaigns on the TalismanKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Renault Talisman (TCe and dCi)
Period mentioned: 2015–2022
Symptoms: A battery that drains and will not start (also in ADAC data), R-Link, wireless charger, flickering ambient lighting; on petrol, oil leaks from the front cover and carbon build-up; on diesels, typical high-mileage wear.
Possible cause described: Many recalls, mostly 2015–2016: front brake hoses, seats that could fold, dashboard trim, an ABS unit with swarf (26/2–22/4/2016), curtain airbags, child lock, an engine that could stall (2015) and a fuel line (20/9/2018–27/5/2019).
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; test the battery and its standby drain.
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.

Applies if: Only the 2.0 Blue dCi (M9R).

Seized 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.