2004 Renault Master problems
The 2004 Renault Master was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 3.0 Di ZD30. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2004 cars, such as steering wheel loose on the steering column splines.

2004 Renault Master score: good reliability
Calculated using only 1 documented fault and its sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. One of this car's engines has no documented faults in the versions it uses, but there aren't enough sources to call it reliable either, so it doesn't count towards the engine score. How it is calculated
- EngineNot analysed
- 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 2003 Renault Master
- Score: 7.0 → 7.7
- No longer sold: 2.2 dCi and 3.0 dCi V6
- No longer 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)
3.0 Di ZD30 engine in the 2004 Renault Master
Names: 3.0 dCi
- With caution
3.0 dCi 136-156 hp (ZD3, Renault Master II, from 2003)
136–156 hp · ZD3
It is a derivative of the ZD30 and we have not found sources on its reliability; it is worth checking the maintenance history and not extrapolating the Patrol's faults without confirmation.[1][2]
There are no documented 3.0 Di ZD30 faults that affect 2004 cars.
The Renault Master II 3.0 Di ZD30: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2004 Renault Master
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Renault Master reliable?
The 2004 Renault Master was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 3.0 Di ZD30. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2004 cars, such as steering wheel loose on the steering column splines.
Is the 2004 Renault Master better than the 2003?
Our score goes from 7.0 in 2003 to 7.7 in 2004. No longer 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).
What is the best year for the Renault Master?
According to our score, the best are 2010 and 2007 (9.3/10). 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 2004 Renault Master have?
The most important ones documented for 2004 cars are: steering wheel loose on the steering column splines (steering, high severity).
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Sources
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- Renault MasterWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
- Renault MasterWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
- Renault Master IIWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in French