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How reliable is the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
85.3% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,698 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 85.3%.

First-time inspection pass rate85.3%
Dangerous defect rate
4.7%
Retest rate
14.3%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
71,208 km
Age 5
98,642 km
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2.5%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn0.9%
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction0.9%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage0.9%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(3%)
Front Offside(3%)
Rear Nearside(2%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci reliability by year

How the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci 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 cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
087%47,187 km
201985.5%107,542 km
202085.3%98,642 km
202186.8%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. 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 Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci?

The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.5% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (0.9% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (0.9% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (0.9% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci?

For a typical Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 71,208 km at 3 years, 98,642 km 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 Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci 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.

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