H4D

1.0 SCe 65/75 (H4D, 2019-present) engine: faults and reliability

Renault-Nissan 1.0 TCe / 1.0 SCe (H4Dt / H4D) version

Buy

This is the variant with the fewest documented faults in the sources consulted: with no turbo it does not inherit the wastegate problems of the TCe block, and it is not offered with LPG. The owner reports analysed for this version (5 on the Clio V, 16 on the Sandero III) only describe minor issues not specific to the engine, such as cold starts or sensors.^[1][2]

Years

since 2019

Power

65–75 hp

Faults that affect it

0 of high or critical severity

Cars that use it

in our database

Reviewed on 27 September 20265 sources How we work

What changes in this version

Entry-level naturally aspirated version, with no turbo or intercooler, and indirect multipoint injection. According to Wikipedia (fr), measured real-world power is around 67-72 hp, slightly above the usual commercial figures of 65 and 75 hp.^[3]

Engine codes of this version: H4D.

Faults of the H4D engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

1Low severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine)Unlike some other small turbo engines, the sources consulted for the 1.0 TCe/SCe do not describe a pattern of excessive oil consumption on any of the cars or versions covered by this page.

Cars fitted with the H4D engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Dacia

Dacia Sandero IIISCe 65 · TCe 90 · TCe 100 · ECO-G 100since 2020^[2]
Dacia Logan IIISCe 65 · TCe 90 · TCe 100 · ECO-G 100since 2021^[3][4][5]

Renault

Renault Clio VSCe 65 · SCe 75 · TCe 90 · TCe 100since 2019^[1]

Frequently asked questions

Is the H4D engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. This is the variant with the fewest documented faults in the sources consulted: with no turbo it does not inherit the wastegate problems of the TCe block, and it is not offered with LPG. The owner reports analysed for this version (5 on the Clio V, 16 on the Sandero III) only describe minor issues not specific to the engine, such as cold starts or sensors.^[1][2]

What faults does the H4D engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: oil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine) (low severity).

Which cars use the H4D engine?

Renault Clio V (since 2019), Dacia Sandero III (since 2020) and Dacia Logan III (since 2021).^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Are you buying a car with the H4D engine?

Check the history before buyingMileage, inspection record (ITV in Spain), outstanding finance and accidents for the car you are interested in, from the registration number or the VIN.Request a report

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Sources

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Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Moteur H Renault-NissanWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Dacia et Renault – nouveau rappel : fuite du réservoir GPL, risque d'incendie !Motorsactu · Motoring press · published 12 November 2023 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Dacia Logan - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German