KNOWN FAULTS · Dacia

Dacia Logan (II) 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) common problems.

2012–2020 · Petrol

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

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only with a manual gearbox and built from October 2018 to February 2020.

Creaking when pressing the clutch caused by a non-conforming batch of slave cylindersTransmission

Engine / equipment: Dacia models with a manual gearbox
Period mentioned: 2018–2020
Symptoms: A creak or "crack" every time the clutch pedal is pressed; the gears engage normally.
Possible cause described: A non-conforming batch of clutch slave cylinders was fitted from 1/10/2018 to 7/1/2020 (TL4, TL6, TL8 and TLX gearboxes) or up to 10/2/2020 (JH3, JR5 and JXX). The Renault and Dacia technical note reported by L'argus says to replace it with a new part number, after comparing the noise with a recording from the brand. It is not a recall.
Check for the garage: Record the noise on your phone while pressing the clutch and show it to the garage, which compares it with the brand's recording before replacing the whole clutch.
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.

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

Three-cylinder timing chain, lights and campaigns on the Logan IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Dacia Logan II and Logan MCV II (petrol, LPG and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2012–2020
Symptoms: On the three-cylinders (SCe 75, TCe 90 and 100), a chain that stretches early with a risk of serious failure and sometimes high oil consumption; failing dipped beams, tail lights and indicators, oil leaks, brake discs and suspension at the roadworthiness test; starter, ignition lock and battery.
Possible cause described: The naturally aspirated 1.2 16V is far more reliable. Many recalls (KBA): driver airbag (2012–2013 and 2018), track rod (17/9–4/12/2015), front-right caliper, steering-column mounting (23/11/2016–4/1/2018), trailer module, battery (11–14/6/2018) and bonnet latch (2/9/2020–15/1/2021).
Check for the garage: Listen to the chain when cold and measure oil consumption; check every campaign by VIN; check lights and leaks before the roadworthiness 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.

Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeValve timing

Engine / equipment: 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) and 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol
Period mentioned: Approx. 2012–2020
Symptoms: Metallic chain rattle, especially when cold or at idle; engine light with a crankshaft–camshaft correlation code; in serious cases the chain jumps and damages the valves.
Possible cause described: The chain, meant to last the engine’s life, can stretch early; tensioners and plastic guides wear, and very long oil-change intervals speed up the wear.
Check for the garage: With any chain noise or a P0016 code, diagnose straight away: measure the stretch and check the tensioner and guides before the timing jumps. Shorten oil-change intervals.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote for the chain kit.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.