KNOWN FAULTS · Renault

Renault Trafic (II) 2.0 dCi (M9R) common problems.

2001–2014 · 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.

dCi turbo and rear brakes on the Trafic IIInjection / turbo

Engine / equipment: Renault Trafic II (2.0 petrol, 1.9, 2.0 and 2.5 dCi)
Period mentioned: 2001–2014
Symptoms: No power, the engine barely revs and the engine light is on (turbo); seized rear calipers that overheat the discs; wear of joints, shock absorbers and springs at high mileage.
Possible cause described: Missed oil changes and not warming the engine ruin the turbo; on the 2.0 dCi the heat-exchanger flap can break off and jam the turbine. Recall for the rear seat-belt bolts (2001–2008).
Check for the garage: Test the power and read codes; check rear calipers and suspension; check the seat-belt campaign.
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.

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.