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 Trafic II
2001–2014 · Renault Trafic 2
2
engines covered
13
known faults
48,671
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
21
official recalls
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The Renault Trafic II was built from 2001 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft (big-end) bearing failure: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 250+ thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (33.3 %), suspension (27.1 %), brakes (23.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
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
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
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
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 1.9 dCi / dTi (Renault F9Q) 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 10,000 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| 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: 48,671 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 10.2 % | 14.7 % | 19.8 % | 22.6 % | 23.3 % |
| Suspension | 12.8 % | 19.8 % | 25.3 % | 26.4 % | 27.1 % |
| Steering | 9.3 % | 12.8 % | 14.7 % | 14.7 % | 14.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.4 % | 5.3 % | 6.5 % | 6.8 % | 6.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 16.9 % | 24.6 % | 30.2 % | 33.0 % | 33.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 6.5 % | 7.5 % | 8.6 % | 9.4 % | 9.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.7 % | 3.7 % | 5.1 % | 5.4 % | 6.8 % |
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.
- Wheels / tyres Rear axle may detach13/12/2016 · R/2016/279
- Steering Steering may be adversely affected08/11/2016 · R/2016/203
- Fire risk EGR pipe may crack and allow exhaust gases to leak03/11/2016 · R/2016/243
- Airbag Airbag may not deploy correctly17/05/2016 · R/2016/103
- Doors / locks / lids Bonnet may open without warning01/03/2016 · R/2016/017
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected08/01/2016 · R/2016/001
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Parking brake may not perform correctly23/03/2015 · R/2015/021
- Steering Seat frame may fail23/03/2015 · R/2015/045
The other recalls (13) are listed in the app.
Other generations
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. 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 07/10/2026