Dacia Sandero (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Dacia Sandero (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2020–2026

Symptoms

[6-speed manual] Hard or impossible to change gear (JT4 gearbox) (up to 19/04/2024); [6-speed manual] Gears will not engage (up to 24/05/2024); [6-speed manual] Clutch pedal stays on the floor (up to 28/05/2024)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [6-speed manual] Hard or impossible to change gear (JT4 gearbox) (up to 19/04/2024): Adjust the gear-change cable or bleed the clutch circuit. 2) [6-speed manual] Gears will not engage (up to 24/05/2024): High-pressure hydraulic pipe. 3) [6-speed manual] Clutch pedal stays on the floor (up to 28/05/2024): Pedal to be replaced.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database