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Used Dacia Dokker I: the buying guide

MPV · 2012–2021 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 30 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€282/month
Indicative prices
€6,400 – €14,000

5 known faults

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Dacia Dokker I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Five-seat people carrier with a large boot (around 800 L), offered in petrol, LPG and diesel. The 1.5 dCi is the best-rated engine in the sources, with points to check (EGR valve, turbo hoses); the 1.2 TCe 115 should be avoided or thoroughly checked (oil consumption, engine failures). Never tested by Euro NCAP, and two older recalls concern the steering and the rear seat back.

Reliability
3.5/5
Indicative prices
€6,400 – €14,000
Monthly cost
€282
Euro NCAP
Not tested

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.5 dCi 90.

  • 1.6 MPI 85

    Petrol · Manual · 85 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Entry-level 1.6 petrol, replaced by its LPG version in January 2014 with no price increase according to La Tribune Auto.

  • 1.6 MPI 85 GPL

    Petrol · Manual · 85 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Petrol and LPG bi-fuel version launched in 2014; according to La Tribune Auto, the LPG tank holds 34 L and the two tanks give more than 1,000 km of range.

  • 1.6 SCe 100

    Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 naturally aspirated petrol with 100 hp, listed in the 2017 range (Caradisiac, L'argus).

  • 1.6 SCe 100 GPL

    Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Petrol and LPG bi-fuel version of the 1.6 SCe, in the 2017 catalogue (Caradisiac, L'argus).

  • 1.2 TCe 115

    Petrol · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 turbo with 190 Nm. The most criticised engine: oil consumption and engine failures documented on the Dokker, with no oil level warning light according to Carverif.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft, HRA2DDT)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.3 TCe 100

    Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe with particulate filter, in the 2019 catalogue (Caradisiac, ParuVendu).

  • 1.3 TCe 130

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.3 TCe with particulate filter, in the 2019 catalogue (Caradisiac, ParuVendu), replacing the 1.2 TCe.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice

  • 1.5 dCi 75

    Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 dCi diesel with 75 hp, offered in the Silver Line trim in 2017 (L'argus).

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.5 dCi 90

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · 4.4 L/100 km · 108 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 dCi diesel with 200 Nm, considered reliable by Carverif and Comptoir Utilitaire if well maintained (timing belt, EGR, turbo hoses).

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • Blue dCi 95

    Diesel · Manual · 95 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 Blue dCi diesel with 95 hp in the 2019 catalogue (Caradisiac, ParuVendu).

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

Market prices

€6,400 – €14,000

Indicative range: 2013 to 2021, yearly medians of 120 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Oil consumption and failure of the 1.2 TCe 115

Severity 3/3 · Serious

The Dokker's 1.2 TCe 115 is reported for oil consumption that can lead to engine failure; Carverif notes the absence of an oil level warning light. Dokker owners report an engine out of service at 70,000 km or a failure at 144,703 km (2014 Dokker). L'argus reports a class action by motorists against Renault over excessive oil consumption on the 1.2 TCe engines.

Versions
1.2 TCe 115
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Clogged EGR valve (1.5 dCi)

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

On the diesel Dokker, the EGR valve can clog, causing loss of power and an engine warning light; Comptoir Utilitaire places the problem from around 60,000 km. Preventive cleaning is advised; if the valve fails, an owner of a Dokker Blue dCi mentions replacing it.

Versions
1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, Blue dCi 95
Onset
from 60,000 km
Repair
not documented

Cracked turbo hoses (1.5 dCi)

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The turbo hoses of the 1.5 dCi crack, causing loss of power. Carverif cites it as a weak point of the Dokker dCi 90; Comptoir Utilitaire places the problem between 70,000 and 90,000 km. An inexpensive part to check when buying.

Versions
1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, Blue dCi 95
Onset
between 70,000 km and 90,000 km
Repair
not documented

Recall: steering track rod too fragile (2016)

Manufacturer recall

Fiches-auto lists a February 2016 recall of around 6,400 vehicles (Dokker, Sandero, Logan, Lodgy) for replacing a steering track rod considered too fragile. A safety defect that should in principle have been corrected: confirm this for the specific vehicle.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 MPI 85, 1.6 MPI 85 GPL, 1.6 SCe 100, 1.6 SCe 100 GPL, 1.2 TCe 115, 1.3 TCe 100, 1.3 TCe 130, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, Blue dCi 95
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Recall: rear seat back mounting (2014)

Manufacturer recall

A 2014 recall concerns the Dokker and Lodgy (around 2,400 vehicles according to Fiches-auto, 2,360 according to Rappels Produits) for insufficient tightening of the rear seat back latches. A safety defect that should in principle have been corrected: confirm this for the specific vehicle.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 MPI 85, 1.6 MPI 85 GPL, 1.6 SCe 100, 1.6 SCe 100 GPL, 1.2 TCe 115, 1.3 TCe 100, 1.3 TCe 130, 1.5 dCi 75, 1.5 dCi 90, Blue dCi 95
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Dacia Dokker”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€119
Insurance€44
Maintenance€32
Depreciation€87
Total per month€282

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€119

1.5 dCi 90 version: combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4.4 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €119

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€44

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€32

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€87

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • 1.2 TCe 115: ask for the service invoices and the history of oil top-ups, check the oil level (no warning light); if in doubt, prefer a diesel.
  • 1.5 dCi: check there is no engine warning light, the condition of the turbo hoses, and the service history of the EGR valve.
  • 1.5 dCi: ask for proof that the timing belt has been replaced (Carverif and Comptoir Utilitaire insist on this point).
  • Have a dealership confirm, using the serial number, that the 2014 (rear seat) and 2016 (steering track rod) recalls have been carried out.
  • Check the air conditioning and the airbag warning light, which Autodoc flags as weak points.
  • Check whether the car has ESP, whose standard fitment depending on the trim is not confirmed by all sources.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have the service invoices, with the dates and mileage of the oil changes (and of the belt on the diesel)?
  • Do you need to top up the oil between oil changes?
  • Were the manufacturer's recalls (rear seat, steering) carried out at a dealership?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Dacia Lodgy

I · 2012–2022

Good choice, check first
Price
€5,990 – €16,490
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Scénic

IV · 2016–2022

Buy with care
Price
€7,890 – €17,439
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Dacia Dokker I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the Dacia Dokker have?

None: La Tribune Auto and Autoscout24 state that it has not been tested by Euro NCAP. Its sibling, the Lodgy, received 3 stars in 2012.

Which engine should I choose in a used Dokker?

The 1.5 dCi is the best rated (Carverif, Comptoir Utilitaire), provided the timing belt, EGR and turbo hoses are in order. The 1.2 TCe 115 should be approached with caution: oil consumption and engine failures are documented.

What is the boot capacity of the Dokker?

About 800 litres in the five-seat configuration (VDA standard) and up to 3,000 litres with the rear seat folded, according to Vivacar.

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