KNOWN FAULTS · Dacia

Dacia Sandero (I) 1.4 MPI GLP common problems.

2008–2012 · LPG / CNG

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

2 known faults with sources

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

Coils, thermostat, valve collets and front axle on the Sandero IKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Dacia Sandero I (petrol, LPG and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2008–2012
Symptoms: On the 1.2, coils and coolant loss from the thermostat housing; door locks, rust at the filler neck, an early-wearing clutch, ignition switch, starter and battery; at the roadworthiness test, suspension, steering, drive shafts, lights, brakes and exhaust mounts.
Possible cause described: Recalls: 1.2 valve collets on cars built 17/9 to 30/11/2010 (possible engine damage) and an ABS warning lamp that could fail (26/5–12/11/2008). The 1.5 dCi may need injectors and a turbo at high mileage.
Check for the garage: Check both campaigns by VIN; watch the coolant; check the front axle, brakes and exhaust.
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: Factory LPG, built up to 23/9/2010.

LPG tank rusting on the outside on the LPG Logan I and Sandero I (up to 2010)Fuel system

Engine / equipment: Dacia Logan I and Sandero I with factory LPG, built up to 23/9/2010
Period mentioned: Up to September 2010
Symptoms: Rust on the outer shell of the LPG tank. According to L'argus it does not affect safety, but it can make the car fail its roadworthiness test.
Possible cause described: According to L'argus (July 2017), the supplier applied the tank's anti-corrosion treatment badly. It affects LPG Logan I and Sandero I built up to 23/9/2010 (and LPG Renault Clio II up to November 2010): 58,193 customers in France. Since May 2016 Renault has replaced the tank, in about two and a half hours, without an official recall and only if the owner asks for it.
Check for the garage: Have the LPG tank looked at in the garage or at the roadworthiness test. If the shell is rusty, ask Dacia to replace the tank: owners are not told by letter, you have to ask yourself.
Cost cited in the source: In France it was free on cars under 10 years old and 300,000 km (May 2016); these cars are now over 10 years old, so ask Dacia or get a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.