EngineHigh
2.3 dCi turbo and EGR failures on hard-worked examples
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for excessive smoke and boost lag under load
- Typical repair
- EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900
Is the 2010–2024 Renault Master reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.5/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Renault Master rates 4.5 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around transmission, engine and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 6
- Low
- 0
Weak points cluster around transmission, engine, electrical, suspension.
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TransmissionHigh
Whining noise in higher gears and gear lever movement under load due to PF6 manual gearbox bearing failure.
- Typically appears
- 70,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- During a short test drive, engage 5th and 6th gears. Apply and release the throttle abruptly to check for a whining noise or physical kickback through the gearstick.
- Typical repair
- Significant repair · £400–£1,400
TransmissionMedium
Clutch wear from frequent heavy load work
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for slip under load on an incline or heavy acceleration
- Typical repair
- Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
ElectricalMedium
Instrument cluster and warning light faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check all dash warning lights extinguish after start-up
- Typical repair
- Diagnostics & follow-on repair · £90–£700
SuspensionMedium
Rear leaf spring wear from regular overloading
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check ride height and inspect for uneven rear tyre wear
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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