Dacia Duster III E-Tech Híbrido 140 hp problems
The Dacia Duster III used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2024 (Hybrid 140). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
Engine score on this car
8.6 out of 10Good reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Duster III. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Dacia Duster III
7.0 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Renault-Dacia E-Tech Híbrido (H4M 1.6 and HR12 1.2 Turbo, caja multimodo) · Petrol
- Name
- Hybrid 140
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 140-145 (H4M, 2020+)since 2020 · 140–145 hp · H4M
With cautionThe engine and battery have no documented internal faults, but the multi-mode gearbox shared by all E-Tech versions does have a frequent failure pattern across several models (see the gearbox fault); it is worth checking the campaign history before buying.[3][4]
Faults that affect the Duster III
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The E-Tech Híbrido has 4 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionMulti-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)On the Clio, Captur, Arkana, Austral, Duster and Jogger with the E-Tech engine, reports describe a risk of the multi-mode gearbox breaking and being replaced. Renault has launched a campaign over a primary shaft seal fault (2020-January 2024, ~150,000 vehicles) that lets oil into the electric motor.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics12 V battery going flat or needing early replacementSeveral Clio, Arkana and Austral owners with the E-Tech engine document premature replacement of the 12 V auxiliary battery, in one case twice in the first year. It is not the most widespread fault of the system, but it appears repeatedly across different models.
What to check before buying a used Dacia Duster III E-Tech Híbrido 140 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the E-Tech Híbrido (since 2024)
Multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)
High severity12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement
Medium severityFaults of the Dacia Duster III outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemPoorly secured R107 connector next to the pedals on the Duster IIIAccording to the fiches-auto.fr entry, campaign 0EFZ corrects a poorly secured electrical connector (R107) near the pedals, which the driver's foot can pull apart, causing the loss of several functions (drive, power steering, airbags, parking sensors).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesRecall for the parking lock (P-lock) sensor on the Duster IIIAccording to the fiches-auto.fr entry, campaigns OR/00145/25 and SR/03178/25 correct a parking lock sensor that may be misaligned, in units built between April and November 2024. A preventive campaign cited only by the entry.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear springs with incorrect dimensions on the Duster IIIAccording to the fiches-auto.fr entry, campaign SR/01939/26 covers Duster IIIs built between 9 January and 25 February 2026 with rear springs of incorrect dimensions that could break and fall onto the road.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareElectrical systemFlat 12 V auxiliary battery immobilising the Duster IIIThe fiches-auto.fr entry records cases of Duster IIIs that will not start because of a flat 12 V auxiliary battery, one at around 12,000 km, with the electronic parking lock engaged.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentScreen, GPS and voice recognition faults on the Duster IIIAmong 13 electronics cases on the Duster III, the fiches-auto.fr entry records freezing screens, a failing GPS and faulty voice recognition, in 2024 and 2025 units.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Dacia Duster III E-Tech Híbrido 140 hp reliable?
The Dacia Duster III used the E-Tech Híbrido from 2024 (Hybrid 140). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”.
What faults does the Dacia Duster III E-Tech Híbrido 140 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage) (high severity) and 12 V battery going flat or needing early replacement (medium severity).
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Sources
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- Dacia Duster IIIWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Duster 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault ArkanaFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault AustralFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French