2002 Renault Trafic problems
The 2002 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.9 dCi. The 1.9 dCi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as clutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearbox.
2002 Renault Trafic score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.81 fault
- Gearbox8.61 fault
- Suspension7.91 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Brakes6.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering4.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 2.2 times the defects normal for its age
- 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 interior7.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2001 Renault Trafic
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2001.
1.9 dCi engine in the 2002 Renault Trafic
Names: 1.9 dCi 80 · 1.9 dCi 100
- With caution
1.9 dCi 80-101 (F9Q, vans and commercial vehicles, 1999-2007)
80–101 hp · F9Q
We have not found specific sources on the reliability of this tune in vans, but it shares the F9Q's basic design and its documented weak points (big-end bearings, turbo) with the rest of the range.[4][5]
Faults that affect 2002 cars
The Renault Trafic II 1.9 dCi: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2002 Renault Trafic
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchClutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearboxAuto Express reports complaints about the optional Quickshift6 automated gearbox on the Trafic II: the clutch actuator mechanism gives trouble and can be expensive to repair. The Primastar and the Vivaro A, which share the drivetrain, have the same gear selection problem described.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareSuspensionSuspension ball joint problemsAlongside gearbox and electrical problems, Auto Express reports complaints from Trafic II owners about the suspension ball joints. The review does not specify the axle, mileage or cost, and other owners say they have had no problems.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Renault Trafic reliable?
The 2002 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.9 dCi. The 1.9 dCi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2002 cars, such as clutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearbox.
Is the 2002 Renault Trafic better than the 2001?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2001 and 2002 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Renault Trafic?
According to our score, the best are 2015, 2014, 2013 and 6 other years with the same score (7.8/10). The year with the worst score is 2001 (7.3/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2002 Renault Trafic have?
The most important ones documented for 2002 cars are: failures of the Delphi direct-injection injectors (1.9 dCi, high severity), clutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearbox (gearbox and clutch, medium severity) and suspension ball joint problems (suspension, medium severity).
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Sources
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- Renault F-Type engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Moteur F RenaultWikipédia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Renault Trafic - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
- Renault Mégane II (2002 – 2009): Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Renault Scénic II (2003 – 2009) – Typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German