Gearbox bearing / 6th gear (PF6)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whine, jumps out of gear
Fix: Gearbox rebuild
€800–1,600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Renault Master
2010–now
1
engines covered
9
known faults
9,243
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
21
official recalls
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The Renault Master has been built since 2010.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Turbocharger: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €700–1,800 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.4 %), brakes (7.1 %), tyres and wheels (3.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel engine | Diesel | Check manual | — |
Faults typical of this model
Rust (doors, sills)
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling paint
Fix: Rust repair
€300–1,500
Faults by engine
Diesel engine
DPF / EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Injectors
usually 180,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, rough idle
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
Turbocharger
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, smoke, loss of power
Fix: Rebuild or replace
€700–1,800
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
Quickshift / Easy-R (automated)
Clutch actuator / hydraulic unit
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, 'gearbox fault', jerky shifts
Fix: Repair or replace the actuator; clutch re-learn
€500–1,500
Clutch wear (automated)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, harsh engagement
Fix: Replace clutch + re-learn
€500–1,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Diesel engine engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| 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 by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 9,243 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.9 % | 7.1 % | 10.0 % | 12.5 % | 15.0 % | 14.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.7 % | 1.6 % | 2.9 % | 6.5 % | 8.8 % | 10.4 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 1.3 % | 1.3 % | 2.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.6 % | 3.3 % | 3.3 % | 3.9 % | 4.2 % | 3.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.5 % | 14.4 % | 18.0 % | 19.4 % | 22.1 % | 24.0 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.8 % | 3.1 % | 4.3 % | 4.4 % | 7.1 % | 8.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.8 % | 1.4 % | 1.9 % | 2.2 % | 3.8 % | 4.5 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 12,061, of which 31 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 107 kW (145 hp) · Diesel | 31.5 % | 2011–2025 | 221 g/km | 10.7 L |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 92 kW (125 hp) · Diesel | 19.1 % | 2011–2020 | 198 g/km | — |
| 2.5 Diesel2.5 (2,464 cm³) · Diesel | 9.1 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 74 kW (101 hp) · Diesel | 8.6 % | 2011–2023 | — | — |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · Diesel | 6.5 % | 2010–2019 | 207 g/km | — |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 5.2 % | 2012–2025 | 250 g/km | 9.2 L |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 125 kW (170 hp) · Diesel | 5.1 % | 2015–2019 | 176 g/km | — |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 81 kW (110 hp) · Diesel | 4.3 % | 2014–2019 | 178 g/km | — |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Diesel | 4.2 % | 2014–2025 | 251 g/km | 9.2 L |
| 2.3 Diesel2.3 (2,299 cm³) · 120 kW (163 hp) · Diesel | 2.8 % | 2014–2025 | 239 g/km | 10.8 L |
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 (21). 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.
- Other Accelerator Pedal Assembley04/12/2025 · R/2025/520
- Steering Steering box and the steering column intermediate shaft18/08/2025 · R/2025/321
- Fire risk Possible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe26/07/2024 · R/2024/295
- Gearbox Checking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox.05/04/2024 · R/2024/148
- Fuel system Risk of fuel leakage at the fuel rail feed pipe01/08/2022 · R/2022/229
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Vehicles may be equiped and fitted with the incorrect rear right brake caliper20/07/2021 · R/2021/270
- Fuel system Contact of the fuel supply hose with the clynder head cover causing hose wear14/04/2021 · R/2021/114
- Lights Risk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground wire potentially causing the lights on the trailer to not function01/12/2020 · R/2020/341
The other recalls (13) are listed in the app.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Renault Master?
The faults with the highest risk: clutch actuator / hydraulic unit (80,000–160,000 km, €500–1,500); turbocharger (180,000–260,000 km, €700–1,800); gearbox bearing / 6th gear (PF6) (120,000–250,000 km, €800–1,600); rust (doors, sills) (100,000–300,000 km, €300–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Renault Master most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.4 %), brakes (7.1 %), tyres and wheels (3.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels.
What should you check when buying a used Renault Master?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (21 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: won't select a gear, 'gearbox fault', jerky shifts; whistle, smoke, loss of power. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
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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