2012 Renault Trafic problems
The 2012 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.0 dCi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2012 cars, such as clutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearbox.
2012 Renault Trafic score: good reliability
Calculated using only 2 documented faults and their 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
- 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 2011 Renault Trafic
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2011.
2.0 dCi engine in the 2012 Renault Trafic
Names: dCi 90 · dCi 115 · 2.0 dCi 90 · 2.0 dCi 115
- With caution
2.0 dCi 90-115 (M9R, vans, 2006-2014)
90–115 hp · M9R
As it shares the block and injection with the car versions, it is reasonable to expect the same weak points (turbo, EGR), although we have not found reliability sheets focused specifically on the van that would let us confirm this with the same confidence.[1]
There are no documented 2.0 dCi faults that affect 2012 cars.
The Renault Trafic II 2.0 dCi: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2012 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 2012 Renault Trafic reliable?
The 2012 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.0 dCi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2012 cars, such as clutch actuator fault in the Quickshift6 automated gearbox.
Is the 2012 Renault Trafic better than the 2011?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2011 and 2012 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 2012 Renault Trafic have?
The most important ones documented for 2012 cars are: 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 TraficWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Renault Trafic - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German