How reliable is the Renault Master?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Renault Master passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 3,619 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 70%.
Renault Master reliability by year
How the Renault Master performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 56% | – |
| 1999 | 57.1% | – |
| 2000 | 56.5% | – |
| 2001 | 54.2% | – |
| 2002 | 58.4% | – |
| 2003 | 57.6% | – |
| 2004 | 60.2% | – |
| 2005 | 63.3% | – |
| 2006 | 65.2% | – |
| 2007 | 70% | – |
| 2008 | 66.2% | – |
| 2009 | 65.2% | – |
| 2010 | 64.7% | – |
| 2011 | 66.8% | – |
| 2012 | 75.9% | – |
| 2013 | 77.7% | – |
| 2014 | 80.6% | – |
| 2015 | 78.3% | – |
| 2016 | 82.9% | – |
| 2017 | 84.3% | 104,558 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Renault Master as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Master also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Master reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Master passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 70%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Renault Master?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (4.4% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.5% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.2% of inspections); Parking brake inoperative on one side (2.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Renault Master?
For a typical Renault Master, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Renault Master before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.