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Dacia Dokker I faults

5 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.5/5

5 known faults

1.6 MPI 85

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.6 MPI 85 GPL

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.6 SCe 100

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.6 SCe 100 GPL

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.2 TCe 115

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

1.3 TCe 100

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.3 TCe 130

  1. 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

  2. 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

1.5 dCi 75

  1. From 60,000 km

    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

  2. From 70,000 km

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

1.5 dCi 90

  1. From 60,000 km

    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

  2. From 70,000 km

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

Blue dCi 95

  1. From 60,000 km

    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

  2. From 70,000 km

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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