Before you buy a used Renault Master (II).
Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

The essentials.
- 1 documented, sourced fault across its 4 engines.
- That is not much data: if no other faults show up here, it does not mean it has none.
- It only applies with certain equipment or production dates: ask what this car has.
- 4 official recalls on record: ask for the chassis number (VIN) and confirm they have been done.
- According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
Typical faults by engine
The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.
All versions
Sheets the catalogue links to all 4 of its engines.
- Turbo, gearbox and wear on the second-generation MasterKnown weak points
- Period mentioned
- 1998–2010
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Applies if: Second-generation Master.
1.9 dCi (F9Q) · 2.2 dCi (G9T) · 2.5 dCi (G9U) · 3.0 dCi
Diesel
We have no faults specific to this engine, only those common to every version.
Which engine has the fewest documented faults?
| Engine | Documented faults | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 dCi (F9Q)Diesel | 11 with conditions | 4 |
| 2.2 dCi (G9T)Diesel | 11 with conditions | 4 |
| 2.5 dCi (G9U)Diesel | 11 with conditions | 4 |
| 3.0 dCiDiesel | 11 with conditions | 4 |
According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.
Official recalls: ask before you pay
A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.
- Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
- Ask an official Renault dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
- Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Renault brake recalls (2000–2014)Brakes
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryRenault steering, suspension and axle recalls (2001–2014)Suspension and steering
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryRenault engine, injection and accelerator recalls (2001–2013)Powertrain and engine management
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryRenault seat and Isofix recalls (2006–2010)Passive safety / seats
How to check it: Check the recall by VIN; inspect and replace, reprogram or correct the part named in the recall.
View full entryOn the test drive: what to look and listen for
Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.
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Known weak points
Look out for: Low power and an engine warning light (turbo at high mileage); gears that are hard to select, jump out or no longer engage; wear of brakes, joints, shock absorbers, springs and steering box; sensor, central-locking and window faults.
Ask them to check: Check power and codes, test every gear when warm and check the front axle, brakes and lines.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.
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