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H4Dt

1.0 TCe 90/100 (H4Dt, 2019-present) engine: faults and reliability

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

With caution

Turbo wastegate noise or vibration is the issue that recurs most in the sources consulted for this version, documented independently on the Clio V, the Captur II and the Sandero III. It is worth checking before buying, although only a minority of cases end in a turbo replacement.[1][2]

Years
since 2019
Power
90–100 hp
Faults that affect it
2
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
4
in our database

6 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Adds a turbocharger with intercooler to the same 999 cc block, still with indirect injection, raising output to 90 or 100 hp depending on the calibration. It is the most widespread turbo engine in the range: it is fitted to the Renault Clio V, the Captur II and the Dacia Sandero III.[1][2][3][4]

Engine codes of this version: H4Dt.

Faults of the H4Dt engine

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

  1. 1Medium severityFrequency: CommonTurboMetallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegateThe 1.0 TCe/ECO-G can develop a metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate valve, especially when cold. It is the fault that recurs most across several independent sources; in a minority of cases it ends in a turbo replacement.
  2. 2Low 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 H4Dt engine

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

Dacia

Renault

Frequently asked questions

Is the H4Dt engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Turbo wastegate noise or vibration is the issue that recurs most in the sources consulted for this version, documented independently on the Clio V, the Captur II and the Sandero III. It is worth checking before buying, although only a minority of cases end in a turbo replacement.[1][2]

What faults does the H4Dt engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate (medium severity) and oil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine) (low severity).

Which cars use the H4Dt engine?

Renault Clio V (since 2019), Renault Captur II (since 2019), Dacia Sandero III (since 2020) and Dacia Logan III (since 2021).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Moteur H Renault-NissanWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité et pannes du Renault Captur IIFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. 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
  6. Dacia Logan - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German