Renault Espace IV (JK) — Reliability

IV (JK) 2003–2006 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine G9T — 49/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 7

Engine in this model

CAUTION 49

G9T

G9T 2.2 dCi

Renault's 2.2-litre common-rail diesel (G9T, 1999-2008): 115-130 hp in the Espace III, 150 hp in the...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Big-end bearing wear - engine failure G9T critical 120,000 km – 170,000 km
Turbocharger failure (can cause engine runaway) G9T high 80,000 km – 140,000 km
Timing gear train (anti-backlash gear) failure G9T high —
Injector and high-pressure pump faults G9T high —
EGR valve clogging G9T moderate —
Catalytic converter weld cracks G9T minor —
Crankshaft (TDC) sensor faults G9T minor —