Keycard reader / immobiliser
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Card not detected', won't start
Fix: Repair or replace the card reader
€150–450
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Espace IV
2002–2014 · Renault Espace 4
2
engines covered
14
known faults
4
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Renault Espace IV was built from 2002 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearings (early engines): it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.9 dCi / dTi (Renault F9Q) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 · Renault RN0710 · ~4.6 L · every 10,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Window regulators
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Window drops or jams
Fix: Replace the regulator
€80–200
Electronic parking brake (Scénic / Espace)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Parking brake warning, won't release
Fix: Repair or replace the actuator
€250–800
Boot / tailgate lock
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Boot won't open
Fix: Replace the lock / switch
€60–200
Faults by engine
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Crankshaft bearings (early engines)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Short oil intervals; bearings
€1,500–3,500
1.9 dCi / dTi (Renault F9Q)
Crankshaft (big-end) bearing failure
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knocking, oil light — engine failure
Fix: 10,000 km oil intervals; bearing replacement
€1,500–3,500
Turbo failure (oil starvation)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whistle, smoke, oil loss
Fix: Replace turbo, clean the oil feed
€700–1,600
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–500
Injectors (Bosch / Delphi)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Test and replace
€500–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 3,230 cars.
| age (years) | 12–14 | 15–19 | 20+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.7 % | 10.2 % | 8.1 % |
| Suspension | 14.2 % | 13.3 % | 9.5 % |
| Steering | 14.6 % | 11.5 % | 7.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 15.0 % | 16.4 % | 9.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 30.8 % | 28.8 % | 22.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.5 % | 0.6 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.9 % | 2.5 % | 2.8 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 54,350, of which 4 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 34.7 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · Diesel | 25.2 % | 2010–2014 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 127 kW (173 hp) · Diesel | 24.6 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 11.8 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| 2.0 Petrol2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Petrol | 1.9 % | 2010–2010 | — | — |
| 2.0 Petrol2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 125 kW (170 hp) · Petrol | 1.6 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (4). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard29/04/2005 · R/2005/031
- Fire risk Possibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin20/02/2004 · R/2004/020
- Fire risk Potential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin20/02/2004 · R/2004/021
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Potential lack of handbrake efficiency18/07/2003 · R/2003/085
Common questions
Does the Renault Espace IV have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R): chain; 1.9 dCi / dTi (Renault F9Q): belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
What are the known problems with the Renault Espace IV?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearings (early engines) (150,000–250,000 km, €1,500–3,500); crankshaft (big-end) bearing failure (150,000–250,000 km, €1,500–3,500); turbo failure (oil starvation) (150,000–250,000 km, €700–1,600); injectors / injector seals (150,000–250,000 km, €500–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Espace IV?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (4 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knocking; knocking, oil light — engine failure. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Mégane II 2002–2009Nissan Primera (P12) 2002–2008Renault Trafic III 2014–Opel Vivaro A 2001–2014Nissan X-Trail (T32) 2013–2022
Other Renault models
Renault Laguna II 2001–2007Renault Scénic II 2003–2009Renault Trafic II 2001–2014Renault Modus 2004–2012Renault Clio III 2005–2012Renault Thalia / Symbol 1999–2013Renault Kangoo I 1997–2008Renault Laguna III 2007–2015Renault Twingo II 2007–2014Renault Kangoo II 2008–2021
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026