Renault Trafic III (2014–today)
2016 Renault Trafic problems
The 2016 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.6 dCi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as right-hand track bar fixing bolt that may be missing.
2016 Renault Trafic 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
- Suspension7.01 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Brakes7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering0.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 4.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights7.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.1Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2015 Renault Trafic
- Score: 9.1 → 8.3
- Starts to be affected by: right-hand track bar fixing bolt that may be missing (rest of the car)
1.6 dCi engine in the 2016 Renault Trafic
Names: dCi 95 · dCi 115 · dCi 125 · dCi 145
- With caution
1.6 dCi for vans (95, 115, 125 and 145 hp, Trafic III/Vivaro B/Talento, 2014-2020)
95–145 hp · R9M
It shares its block, turbo and injectors with the car versions of the same period, so similar weak points (turbo, EGR, DPF) are to be expected, although we have found no van-specific reliability reports to confirm it.[1]
There are no documented 1.6 dCi faults that affect 2016 cars.
The Renault Trafic III 1.6 dCi: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2016 Renault Trafic
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Renault Trafic reliable?
The 2016 Renault Trafic was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.6 dCi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as right-hand track bar fixing bolt that may be missing.
Is the 2016 Renault Trafic better than the 2015?
Our score goes from 9.1 in 2015 to 8.3 in 2016. Starts to be affected by: right-hand track bar fixing bolt that may be missing (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Renault Trafic?
According to our score, the best are 2015 and 2014 (9.1/10). The year with the worst score is 2018 (6.7/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2016 Renault Trafic have?
The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: right-hand track bar fixing bolt that may be missing (suspension, high severity).
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Sources
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- Renault TraficWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026