2003 Renault Master problems
The 2003 Renault Master 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, one documented fault affects 2003 cars, such as steering wheel loose on the steering column splines.
2003 Renault Master score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.42 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension7.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes6.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering7.51 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights7.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior5.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2002 Renault Master
- Score: 7.8 → 7.0
- Starts to be affected by: steering wheel loose on the steering column splines (rest of the car)
2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6 engine in the 2003 Renault Master
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 2003 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 2003 Renault Master
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Renault Master reliable?
The 2003 Renault Master 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, one documented fault affects 2003 cars, such as steering wheel loose on the steering column splines.
Is the 2003 Renault Master better than the 2002?
Our score goes from 7.8 in 2002 to 7.0 in 2003. Starts to be affected by: steering wheel loose on the steering column splines (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Renault Master?
According to our score, the best are 2002, 2001, 2000 and 1 other years with the same score (7.8/10). The year with the worst score is 2003 (7.0/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2003 Renault Master have?
The most important ones documented for 2003 cars are: big-end bearing failure in the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6, critical severity), steering wheel loose on the steering column splines (steering, high severity) and blocked EGR valve and turbo and injector faults on the 2.2 dCi (G9T) (2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6, medium 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