Dacia Sandero B90 — Reliability

B90 2011–2012 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine D4F — 83/100 BUY
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

BUY 83

D4F

D4F/D7F 1.2 NA

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt (interference engine) - valves bend if it breaks D4F high —
Valve cotter recall (D4F built Sep-Nov 2010) D4F moderate —
Motorised throttle body fouling - unstable idle, stalling D4F moderate 30,000 km – 120,000 km
Oil leaks at high mileage D4F minor —
Ignition coil failure D4F minor —