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 III
2014–now · Renault Trafic 3
2
engines covered
11
known faults
65,330
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
19
official recalls
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The Renault Trafic III has been built since 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is EDC clutch / actuator wear: it usually appears at 60,000–160,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (16.4 %), lights, wipers and visibility (13.1 %), steering (11.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · Renault RN0720 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 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
1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626)
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator / boost pressure
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Timing chain noise / stretch (vans)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle or on start — Trafic / Vivaro / Talento
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
2.0 dCi (Renault-Nissan M9R)
Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil above max — risk of engine runaway
Fix: Change oil early; RN0720 oil
€0–150
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
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
EDC (6 / 7-speed, dry clutch)
EDC clutch / actuator wear
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder, jerky shifts, 'check gearbox'
Fix: Clutch replacement, actuator, software
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 dCi (Renault-Nissan R9M, also Mercedes OM626) 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 |
| 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 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: 65,330 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.3 % | 6.0 % | 7.1 % | 8.3 % | 9.6 % | 10.0 % |
| Suspension | 3.2 % | 10.4 % | 16.4 % | 19.9 % | 21.5 % | 20.7 % |
| Steering | 0.7 % | 5.3 % | 11.5 % | 14.6 % | 16.4 % | 14.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.5 % | 4.8 % | 5.6 % | 5.9 % | 6.8 % | 6.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.2 % | 8.7 % | 13.1 % | 17.0 % | 19.9 % | 21.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.6 % | 1.0 % | 1.9 % | 2.5 % | 3.1 % | 3.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.0 % | 4.0 % | 5.6 % | 6.4 % | 6.3 % | 6.7 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (19). 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.
- Airbag On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.10/01/2024 · R/2024/006
- Airbag On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.05/01/2024 · R/2024/004
- Airbag Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger air bag22/09/2020 · R/2020/267
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place18/02/2020 · R/2020/021
- Fuel system Possible fuel leak from tank09/07/2019 · R/2020/002
- Seat belt Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened18/06/2019 · R/2019/185
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Potential risk of failure to the secondary parking brake18/06/2019 · R/2019/141
- Seat belt Seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing29/01/2019 · R/2019/017
The other recalls (11) 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