Dacia Sandero B90 — Reliability

B90 2011–2012 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine K7J/K7M — 89/100 BEST
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

BEST 89

K7J/K7M

K7J/K7M 1.4/1.6 8V

Simple 8-valve petrol in 1.4 (K7J) and 1.6 (K7M) form, used in the Dacia Logan and Sandero, Clio II,...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt (interference) K7J/K7M high 60,000 km – 90,000 km
Unstable idle from a dirty idle speed regulator K7J/K7M minor —
Oil leaks from front crank seal and oil cooler K7J/K7M minor —
Cracked ignition coil (pre-2012) K7J/K7M minor —