Renault Master III (2010–2024)
2011 Renault Master problems
The 2011 Renault Master was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.3 dCi (M9T). The 2.3 dCi (M9T) has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2011 cars, such as loss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013).
2011 Renault Master score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.83 faults
- Gearbox7.91 fault
- Suspension7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes6.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering9.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.3 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights6.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.3 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior6.81 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2010 Renault Master
- Score: 7.2 → 6.8
- Starts to be affected by: loss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013) (rest of the car)
2.3 dCi (M9T) engine in the 2011 Renault Master
Names: 2.3 dCi
- Buy
2.3 dCi 100-125 hp (M9T)
100–125 hp · M9T
One source considers them the most durable of the engine's versions, although it is a single opinion source.[2]
- Buy
2.3 dCi 130-145 hp (M9T)
130–145 hp · M9T
The sources highlight this range as balanced, always with up-to-date maintenance.[2]
- With caution
2.3 dCi 150-180 hp (M9T, some twin-turbo)
150–180 hp · M9T
The sources concentrate the injection and turbo warnings on these, although without figures.[2]
Faults that affect 2011 cars
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlClogged or broken EGR valve damaging the turboThe 2.3 dCi's EGR valve clogs with soot in urban use and, if it breaks, its fragments can damage the turbo. A French source cites bills of €1,200 to €2,300 for the EGR and turbo together.Repair (garage): €1,200–€2,300
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionFaulty injectors on the 2.3 dCiSome 2.3 dCi engines show the "injection problem" warning and go into limp mode, sometimes at low mileage. One source indicates between €400 and €1,800 for the repair.Repair (garage): €400–€1,800
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlDiesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged in urban useIn urban deliveries with little mileage the particulate filter may fail to regenerate and become clogged. One source puts the servicing or replacement at between €350 and €1,500.Repair (garage): €350–€1,500
Faults outside the engine in the 2011 Renault Master
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchLoss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013)A campaign notified in the EU in May 2014 affects Master IIIs built up to 10 October 2013 with the M9T engine and ZF4 or ZF4R gearbox: the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle may be lost and the vehicle may be left without drive.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBreakage of the hinges on the body's hinged panels (2010-2015)A campaign notified in the EU in January 2017 affects Master IIIs built between December 2010 and 28 April 2015: the hinges of the hinged panels may break and, if they all fail at once on the same panel, the panel could fall onto the road.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Renault Master reliable?
The 2011 Renault Master was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.3 dCi (M9T). The 2.3 dCi (M9T) has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2011 cars, such as loss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013).
Is the 2011 Renault Master better than the 2010?
Our score goes from 7.2 in 2010 to 6.8 in 2011. Starts to be affected by: loss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013) (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Renault Master?
According to our score, the best are 2024, 2023, 2022 and 1 other years with the same score (8.0/10). The year with the worst score is 2017 (6.5/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2011 Renault Master have?
The most important ones documented for 2011 cars are: clogged or broken EGR valve damaging the turbo (2.3 dCi (M9T), high severity), loss of the bolts joining the propshaft to the rear axle (2011-2013) (gearbox and clutch, high severity), breakage of the hinges on the body's hinged panels (2010-2015) (bodywork and interior, high severity), faulty injectors on the 2.3 dCi (2.3 dCi (M9T), medium severity) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged in urban use (2.3 dCi (M9T), medium severity).
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Sources
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- Renault Master (tercera generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- Fiabilité Renault Master 2.3 dCiCarverif · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French