2009 Renault Trafic dCi SL27 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

An excellent and popular van

Faults:

Power steering pump (probably the most expensive thing), alternator, brakes, suspension, exhaust, trim panel coming loose, climate control not very efficient, and recently the gear shift feels a bit stiff.

Sliding side door a bit hard to close. Coolant sensor and indicator relay failed.

I try to look after the van as much as possible, never missed a service.

General Comments:

This Renault was used as a works van for the first 5 years or so of its life before becoming my private van. I planned to do a motor-home conversion, but never got round to it, instead used the van as it is. It has been very practical and comfortable for a works van, easy to drive and economical enough to run.

Not bad looking, but it is the typical white with huge grey bumpers and wheel trims, pretty dull. Nice set of alloy wheels would sharpen it up. Inside was wood-lined from new, so no nasty dents or anything.

2.0 turbo diesel in a van this size does 36 - 41 mpg, not bad. Not very fast, but the torque from the engine is great, the van never struggles even when fully loaded.

Trim quality could be better - typical Renault with light grey plastic that breaks easily, and it is everywhere. Seats are comfortable however and decent quality. Mechanically, apart from the usual wear and tear, the engine has stood up very well to high mileage and heavy use.

All in all the Trafic is a great van and a popular sight on the road, and it is easy to see why - reliable work vans and popular for all sorts of conversions for private use.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th March, 2023

2008 Renault Trafic Crew Van dCi 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Very good

Faults:

A/C is dead, power steering pump failed, plus battery and alternator. All the expected mechanicals of high mileage and age. The van has been generally reliable however, it was serviced on time.

General Comments:

This Trafic was used as a works van from nearly new and has been excellent, now I am going to convert it to a motor home. Being the crew van it will be easy enough, lots of work, but it already has the extra seats and space plus tinted windows and double doors.

The 2.0 diesel is not fast nor economical for a diesel - struggling to get 40 mpg, but I suppose this is good for a large van.

These vans are very versatile and make a good base for any work or project you want to do. Also has been very reliable - a major surprise for me, never had a Renault before but always heard bad stories about them, but mine has been excellent.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th August, 2022

2015 Renault Trafic Sport from UK and Ireland

Summary:

OK van - disastrous service / warranty

Faults:

Rear shock absorbers failed - Couldn’t get booked into to a dealer for 6 weeks to get replaced. When finally booked in - refused to repair under warranty, insisted I replace both and only offered to repay 50 percent of the cost; however they were charging two hours labour (twice what a home grown mechanic would take, never mind a dealer).

Decent vans but terrible customer service - still waiting on Renault HQ to call me back.

General Comments:

Decent van but customer service terrible and warranty not worth the paper it’s written on.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 22nd September, 2020

23rd Sep 2020, 13:29

These are decent vans, my father had one to over 10 years old and 200K miles. Anyways, around 30K on yours is a low mileage for shocks to fail at, but at 5 years old they might have argued wear and tear and out of warranty; probably why they did not pay in full for the repair.

2016 Renault Trafic Business 1.6 d bi turbo from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good work van; terrible main dealer, prices and staff...

Faults:

From new the stop start never worked; the van would cut out and not start. 9 trips back to the garage and they found a faulty clutch pedal; they swapped it and all now works fine, and we have had at last 30000 trouble free miles after a terrible start.

The van is a nice size and replaces the old square Transits that you can't buy any more.

The local dealer was the main problem; rude, unwilling and untruthful. A shame as it detracts from the van. Renault Masters are close to useless; stick to local, no main dealer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st May, 2019