KNOWN FAULTS · Dacia

Dacia Sandero (II) 1.2 16V / 0.9 TCe LPG common problems.

2012–2020 · LPG / CNG

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

By what you notice

A warning light comes on1 sheet

Noises or vibration1 sheet

Leaking or using oil1 sheet

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

TCe timing chain, light stalk and campaigns on the Sandero IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Dacia Sandero II (petrol, LPG and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2012–2021
Symptoms: A TCe 90 and 100 chain that stretches early (serious failure) and higher oil consumption; valve-cover oil leaks and coils on the SCe 75; a failing light and indicator stalk; fuel gauge; at the roadworthiness test, suspension, lights, brakes, exhaust and oil leaks.
Possible cause described: The ADAC ranks it well for breakdowns. Recalls: airbags (several 2012–2013 batches), track rod (17/9–4/12/2015), brake caliper (2016), front hubs (2017) and driver airbag (2018).
Check for the garage: Listen to the chain when cold and measure consumption (TCe); check the campaigns by VIN; check the light stalk.
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.

LPG over 10 years old: an expired tank that fails the ITP, the reducer, the gas injectors and filtersFuel system

Engine / equipment: Dacia with factory LPG: Logan I and II, Logan MCV I and II, Sandero I and II, Duster I, Lodgy and Dokker
Period mentioned: From 2007 (the tank, 10 years after it was made)
Symptoms: It struggles to switch to gas, the idle is unstable, consumption rises or the engine stalls when cold; on gas the engine shakes, misfires or the engine warning light comes on. At the ITP the car is rejected if the LPG tank has expired.
Possible cause described: According to RAR, quoted by Alba24, the LPG tank may be used for 10 years from its manufacturing date (marked on the label or on the tank itself), not from when it was fitted; once expired, the car is rejected at the ITP. PLAYTECH explains that over the years the reducer-vaporiser diaphragms wear, the gas injectors get dirty or worn, the liquid- and vapour-phase filters must be changed periodically and, with heavy use, the valve seats can wear; LPG also shows weak spark plugs or coils sooner.
Check for the garage: Check the tank's manufacturing date before the ITP or before buying the car; it can only be replaced at a RAR-authorised workshop, and then the car must go to RAR to record the new tank in the vehicle identity card (CIV). Change the gas filters periodically and, if an old engine running on gas runs badly, ask for a compression test.
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.