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These van are rubbish

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Gearbox stiff in winter and will pqck in after 8 years, injectors fail and need to change all 4, really shocking how brutally cheap these vans are, how can thry get away with making and selling them.

Purchased in June 2021 for $4,000.00.

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Andrew H.

Andrew H.Shoalhaven

  • 3 reviews

Best work vehicle I’ve had in 20 yrs

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Best business purchase I’ve made. Bought this new and now has over 140,000 kms, always loaded and towing heavy trailers most of the time. Never had any major issues. Never breaks down. Fantastic fuel economy. Never had gearbox issues (6 speed manual). Comfortable enough to use on weekends going to the shop. I have the long wheel base and drives like a car not a large van. I can not recommend this van highly enough. Even the price is fairly cheap for what you get. And the 2.0 diesel never feels under powered in any situation. Best work car I’ve ever owned and it’s been an asset to the business. I’d buy another one tomorrow without hesitation.

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
Line0
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Date PurchasedSep 2014
Bella

BellaSydney

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Always needing to replace parts.

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Our last Renault needed to have the gearbox replaced and our current one is needing a new fuel sensor gauge which is going to be expensive since it is in the fuel tank and the part itself is $500-$600.
Our local dealership closed because they were sick of always fixing these vehicles and having the same people coming in regularly with issues.

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
LineL1 H1
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2012
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expensive piece of trash

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
LineL2 H1
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2016

They have gear box issues but I still love it

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
LineL2 H1
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2012
Lame

LameSunshine coast

The absolute worst get the Hyundai Iload

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Won't change gears so we have to get it into a dealer. can't get into a dealer untill a month away. If you're looking at a renault for business please stay sway as Renault Australia has no say when someone could see your car. we have low mileage $77000 and already looking at a possible $12000.00 plus the cost of being without our company vehicle. Had an independent mechanic look at it and he can't believe we are having mechanical failures like this so early on with such low mileage. The are too expensive and the service is too slow for your business to rely on such an investment/liability Will Keep updated.

BadgedCi 140
Engine Size2.0L Turbo
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016

Worst transmission of any vehicle I have driven in 30 years. Nothing but troubles

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BadgedCi 90
Engine Size1.6L Turbo
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2014

Great van

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The renault trafic is a great van with excellent fuel economy with over 1000kms per 90 litre tank. Very attractive in my opinion and tough. The SWB van can easily swallow a full pallet with the barn doors. I wish I had a wiper on the rear but that is a small omission.

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2013
grahamw

grahamwMittagong

  • 3 reviews
  • 5 likes

great van

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2013 model 200,000KLM and still going strong, hope it keeps going. Fuel gauge tank sensor fault but I just work off the trip counter. Economical to run carrying heavy loads. Great Van best thing I ever purchased, Touch Wood! I have ensured that regular services have been done with a Renault dealer I think this is most important. I would buy another one if Renault still had this model I don't like the twin turbo 1.6-litre option, not for me engine is too small for my liking

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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Date PurchasedAug 2013
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Rob H.

Rob H.

  • 3 reviews
  • 4 likes

The auto is clunky

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BadgeDCI 115
Engine Size2.0L Turbo
TransmissionAutomatic

Why waste money on these.

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Don't waste your money. The auto is actually a manual with an automatic change (only the French could think this up). The hump in the roof above driver ????? Only increases vehicle height. Passenger headrest is directly behind rear view mirror. Only one sliding door. For a similar price the ILoad kills it.

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Anthony

AnthonySydney, Australia

  • 3 reviews

Just over 3mths old, so far so good.

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
Sol

SolSydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 7 likes

Very satisfied with this purchase.

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This van was 10k cheaper than its competitors when purchased in Feb 2014 and has standard accessories that just make sense, such as cruise control and bluetooth hands free. The electronics system appears to be well thought out and all at the drivers fingertips. Mechanically I feel like I'm driving a well designed car. Has been used every day for work without any drama. I have done 26,000kms and it feels like the engine pulls better than when new. I carry about 400kg of tools and with a mix of highway/city driving it consistently runs at 8-8.5L per 100km. Servicing is capped, tows well for a 2L. I would buy again.

Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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Marshall

MarshallHillville

A great work horse

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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Luke and Sharon

Luke and Sharonperth

  • 3 reviews
  • 11 likes

as good as it gets

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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DutchAussie

DutchAussieMount Barker, SA

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Renault Trafic Touring Van

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We bought a new Renault Trafic in June this year.
So far I have been very happy with the vehicle.
My wife finds the rear suspension a bit of a problem when we drive an empty van.
I am looking for a way to soften the ride.
I had to get used to the robotised gearbox shifting a bit rough when it shifts into second gear.
I am used to the very smooth gear changes of our 2007 VW Caddy.
I can recommend this vehicle.
Comfort, mileage.

Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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The cigarette lighter is faulty and will be replaced under warranty.
During the 12 month service no fault showed up with the brake switch.
The fault is intermittent.

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DutchAussie

The brake switch problem has been rectified during the service.
No more problems since.
The 12V socket will be replaced when I take the vehicle in next service.

Doc

DocSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 22 reviews

Not bad van just needs soke tweaking

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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Euro 77

Euro 77

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

Buy one!

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emu

emutownsville

ok trafic van 2013

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Van is great, except for an occasional jump in second gear of the paddle shift auto, it has been there since new . Service at essendon Renault has been excellent, now have 14000km van is running like a train, i love the handling and speed, i live in tassie, so it does heaps of corners, handles fanastic on the curves, pulls up hills at the greatest of ease, i love it, it is lwb version
speed and car like handling
auto gearbox jump in second gear

Engine Size2.0L Turbo
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van still running like a train, no problems, love it

Marko1

Marko1AU

  • 2 reviews
  • 4 likes

Terrific Trafic

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Engine Size2.0L Turbo
TransmissionAutomatic
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selik

selikasked

Trafic X83.III (2010-2014)

2011 model. How good is the van as mechanical?

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Chris Player
Chris Player

I’ve had no issues mechanically. Mines a 2016 model though and only done 26,000km. I was only surprised that after a 15000km service, 6000km later it ran low on oil. No sign of any leaks or evidence of smoke to suggest oil burning. Ran fine since topping up.

selik
selik

thanks i try to by renault trafic or master some done over 75000 km before jump to i gets need info

Jason F

Jason Fasked

Trafic X83.III (2010-2014)

Can filling my Trafic with the high flow diesel pump knock out my fuel gauge?
Showing empty on digital gauge 2013 trafic

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sportandroad
sportandroad

Hi Jason

I am not going to be much help without knowing the the position of the sender unit relative to the filler. I suppose it is possible to damage a sender with high fuel flow, but without knowing more about where it is positioned in the tank it is hard for me to comment. You have three possible scenarios, the sender itself is faulty, the wiring harness or connectors have an issue or the instrument cluster / gauge itself has failed. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

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