Renault Trafic Questions & Answers

If engine has plenty of good oil in it, and an oil filter that gets changed regularly; then the Oil Pressure sensor may be faulty. If engine starts up ok when cold, and it quietens down quickly as the oil starts to circulate; that may confirm Oil pressure sensor is faulty....

Thanks for your reply, going change my oil sensor will update you Thanks

Dirty/clogged fuel filter causing fuel starvation when motor under load.... Or maybe you got a tankful of poor fuel ???

Don't buy one. Mine is just out of the garage with 70 000 km on the clock. $4000 to replace the timing chain and they didn't put the engine back properly it is now touching the chassis creating horrible vibrations in the cab. No warranty at all with Renault. I claimed about 15 different problems and NONE of them is covered under warranty. I had to pay despite the vibrations or i had to leave the van at the mechanic. The only thing you can do is pay, leave get a quote from a different mechanic and go to court. Do not waste your time with consumer protection, they can no help you. And yes, Renault timing chains have to be replaced every 60 to 100 000 km.

My Renault Trafic/Mitsubishi Express is awesome . Very happy with it . Go look at the Vito Reviews . Even with something as bomb proof as that van you have people that give it bad reviews . For me , i think the Trafic is a good van . Go test one yourself and see

The answer is in your question Renault service Take it somewhere else most likely the Renault techs you are going to may be new to Renault Also Your question doesn’t show state city etc Or how many Kms on engine this is needed and How often serviced etc The answer applies to all vehicles once these are known X82 traffics run very cool hence they have long service intervals oil doesn’t burn but in Australia especially hot locations oil changes should be more frequent These (all) euro engines need specific engine oil that is DPF compliant But if you losing coolant no leak and no coolant in oil then it has to be going out exhaust so could be major but knowing the answers above can give my thought or opinion

Hi BGM. İssue may be with the master cylinder, is it engaging gears? I recently had my issue fixed, and cost $1300. My issue was it didn't / wouldn't know which gear to select. At one stage I was able to select manual shifting and drive. Are these the issues you are experiencing?

Hi not really. It still drives beatifully. Just cant get it into neutral, cant go into manuel. and have to very deliberate when selecting 1 & reverse. Was wondering about solenoid.

Hi there did you manage to get the problem resolved as I now have the exact same issue?

Have the same van,5th gear grinds though not every gear change. 4th has just started to pop out 190000 on clock. Honestly been absolute bulletproof! I’m up for a new/reconditioned tranny or weather it’s a bad synchro or throw out bearing. Will soon find out. Goodluck

Its been a while now, but I ended up getting a new gearbox. Haven't had any issues with the Van since. Changing to 2nd gear feels a little weird but only when cold. Goes away once it warms up

It means it’s time for service. You may still be able to drive it but it’s sending something is wrong. Are you in Sydney?

Please change your oil every 10,000km max better to do at 7,5000km

Hi Louise, I am not sure if it would be a good idea for a camper van or travelling around in Australia. Although they are great cars to drive and comfortable over long roads you will still have the problem of maintenance. Most local mechanics don’t have the diagnostic equipment to repair the cars, and Renault dealers are not cheap. They are is a lot of electronic sensors that can fail and then you will be tearing your hair out. Purely for serviceability (and it hurts me to say it as I love French Cars.) I would recommend a Toyota. The extra money you pay upfront will be less than the maintenance cost. This would be also true for a any other European van including the Ford transit. My recommendation would be different only if you are looking to do deliveries around a major city and you have identified a Renault service centre.

Hi Louise, I agree with Terry R. I just got make 2014 back from repairs, clutch issues. Cost $1900. I needed to replace a the driver side window regulator, due to wire snapping. Renault asking $1015 Just for the part. I pulled apart and replace a broken wire for $13. My advice .. stay away bo matter what. I've had issues from day 1, and was purchased brand new.

I've had replaced or repaired, since purchasing new. Clutch upgrade, gear selector sensor, regulator, master cylinder, . Van is on 119000kms. Other than that , is a comfortable ride. Helpful info I hope. Try hiace or transit.

thankyou for your muchly appreciated advice

I have 2012 120000 kms 5 times back for repairs. If you plan to tour renault service agents then go for it. (for some reason I still love it. It just doesnt love me)

Maybe you have already bought one by now. Just some advice you need to tape up from the bottom of the windscreen and the plastic trim where the wipers sit. It is a common problem but water gets underneath and drips on the injectors which cause them to fail and seize in the head. Trust me it’s an expensive job as I have already experienced it.

I have an Auto 2014 Renault as well with the same problem, it now is in getting a new clutch and robot that changed the gears.

That is not correct ,there is obviously another problem. Make sure they put that in an email to you. If you are filling up with extra oil make sure you use the exact specified oil ,as they will get it analyzed, if its not what is specified they will say its your fault.

We had one that was overheating so topped van up with coolant before taking it in to see what the issue was ,they got the coolant analyzed and said it was my issue not theirs, as it was not to there exact specification.

I have same issue with 2018 Trafic. Oil service light and Anti Pollution System warning coming on every 6-7 months. Castle Hill Renault has been telling me varying and contradictory stories. From what I can piece together it is an issue with the DPF regeneration and how the software, the type of oil they use and various sensors all combined cause this mismatch. I think they are still trying to figure it out themselves but their solution is to keep charging you for an oil change ahead of schedule $350 and doing forced regeneration another $100.

Sorry can not answer that

I had the side door not closing properly. I noticed the latch on the door had loose screws. Since tightening them myself, it fixed the issue.

Sorry I'm not sure. And if you were to get Renault involved. They more then likely would have no idea either. Sorry I can't help you.

That's an easy fix. Sell it and buy something that doesn't come from the French lemon maker. Avoid Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi. All three are from the same family. My guess would be the fuel rail pressure sensor.

Sounds like an electrical problem, but whether it's computer, or a sensor that fails occasionally, who knows? If it were me I would try taking it to Renault and seeing if they can diagnose it. Be aware though that intermittent faults are notoriously hard to decipher.

With out actually seeing the vehicle or checking the engine control unit for faults I would say it is a chafed wire. Given the age and the fact that many hands would have worked on it I would not be surprised to find a wire rubbing on something wearing through the insulation and shorting out.

With the car running and bonnet up move the wiring that you can touch around in the engine bay and see if the car stalls. Bang the brackets that hold the ECU and fuse box with (LHF in engine bay) you hand to see if the might have a wiring short.

Let me know how you go.