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Reliability and problems of Dacia cars

We have documented 12 engines and 1 gearbox across 14 generations of 8 models from Dacia. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.5 dCi and the 1.2 TCe. The lowest-risk one is the 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4M (low risk).

6.4 out of 10Average rating of its 12 models with solid evidence: ranked 6 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

32 recalls and campaigns documented in 12 models. See the Dacia recalls

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The Dacia engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.5 dCiDacia Dokker, Duster I, Duster II, Lodgy, Logan I, Logan II, Sandero I and Sandero IIMost serious fault:Critical severity63High risk
  2. 21.2 TCeDacia Dokker, Duster I, Duster II and LodgyMost serious fault:Critical severity54High risk
  3. 30.9 TCeDacia Logan II and Sandero IIMost serious fault:Critical severity49Moderate risk
  4. 41.4 and 1.6 8vDacia Logan I and Sandero IMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  5. 51.4 and 1.6 16vDacia Duster I and Logan IMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  6. 61.0 TCe / SCeDacia Jogger, Logan III and Sandero IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity41Moderate risk
  7. 7EDC gearboxDacia Duster IIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  8. 81.2 16vDacia Logan I, Logan II, Sandero I and Sandero IIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  9. 91.3 TCeDacia Duster IIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  10. 10E-Tech HíbridoDacia Duster III and JoggerMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  11. 11Dacia SpringDacia SpringMost serious fault:High severity29Moderate risk
  12. 121.0 SCe (B4D)Dacia Logan II and Sandero IIMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  13. 131.6 16v HR16DE / H4MDacia Duster IIMost serious fault:Medium severity20Low risk

Dacia models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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