2002 Renault Avantime problems
The 2002 Renault Avantime was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6. The 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6 has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as automatic gearbox jerks on pull-away.
2002 Renault Avantime score: good reliability
Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.42 faults
- Gearbox9.31 fault
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system9.31 fault
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior9.31 fault
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2001 Renault Avantime
- Score: 8.7 → 7.5
- New engines or gearboxes: 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6
- Starts to be affected by: big-end bearing failure in the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6) and blocked EGR valve and turbo and injector faults on the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6)
2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6 engine in the 2002 Renault Avantime
Names: 2.2 dCi
- With caution
2.2 dCi 115-150 (G9T)
115–150 hp · G9T
There are reports of big-end bearing failures and clogged EGR valves; check the history and whether the bearings have already been replaced.[2][3]
Faults that affect 2002 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCylinder head and blockBig-end bearing failure in the 2.2 dCi (G9T)L'argus flags big-end bearing failure as a known weakness of Renault's dCi diesels of the era, and there are owner accounts of Laguna II and Avantime cars with the 2.2. There are no incidence statistics: it is an anecdotally documented risk, but with a very serious consequence.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlBlocked EGR valve and turbo and injector faults on the 2.2 dCi (G9T)On the 150 hp 2.2 dCi, forums frequently cite a blocked EGR valve, turbo failures between 80,000 and 140,000 km (according to one forum) and seized injectors; L'argus confirms that carbon build-up affects dCi engines in general. These are mid-cost faults that do not usually destroy the engine.
Faults outside the engine in the 2002 Renault Avantime
- Medium severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchAutomatic gearbox jerks on pull-awayAuto Bild lists automatic gearbox jerking when starting among the Avantime's known faults, and notes that a software update would have helped on some cars. The source gives no mileages, costs or numbers of affected units.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCreaking of the panoramic glass sliding roofAuto Bild lists the panoramic glass sliding roof among the Avantime's known weak points: it creaks and should be greased every year. There is no recall and no published costs.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemSeat heater failureSeat heating is among the Avantime's known weak points according to Auto Bild, which advises not kneeling on the seat. An owner of a 2.2 dCi said in 2008 that theirs still did not work. There are no recalls or published costs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Renault Avantime reliable?
The 2002 Renault Avantime was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6. The 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6 has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as automatic gearbox jerks on pull-away.
Is the 2002 Renault Avantime better than the 2001?
Our score goes from 8.7 in 2001 to 7.5 in 2002. Starts to be affected by: big-end bearing failure in the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6) and blocked EGR valve and turbo and injector faults on the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6). 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6 arrive.
What is the best year for the Renault Avantime?
According to our score, the best is 2001 (8.7/10). The year with the worst score is 2002 (7.5/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2002 Renault Avantime have?
The most important ones documented for 2002 cars are: big-end bearing failure in the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6, critical severity), blocked EGR valve and turbo and injector faults on the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6, medium severity), automatic gearbox jerks on pull-away (gearbox and clutch, medium severity), creaking of the panoramic glass sliding roof (bodywork and interior, low severity) and seat heater failure (electrical system, low severity).
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Sources
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- Renault G-Type engineWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- Laguna II : remplacement préventif coussinet de bielle 2.2 dCiPlanèteRenault (foro) · Owners' forum · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
- Avantime : casse moteur 2.2 dCiPlanèteRenault (foro) · Owners' forum · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French