KNOWN FAULTS · Dacia

Dacia Sandero (II) 1.0 SCe (B4D) common problems.

2012–2020 · Petrol

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

2 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.

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.