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Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282) engine: reliability and faults

Petrol · 1,332 cm³ · 115, 130, 140, 150, 160 hp · since 2018

Good choice
Reliability
4.0/5

3 known faults

Verdict

A turbo four-cylinder with direct injection, co-developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler, launched on the Scénic in early 2018. It is judged clearly more reliable than the 1.2 TCe it replaced. Its early-life faults (injector leaks, unstable idling, stalling) were corrected in production in April 2019 or by reprogramming: prefer a car built after that date and check that the updates have been carried out.

Years to favour or avoid

To favour
2020, 2021, 2022
To avoid
2018

Known faults

Injection: injector nose leak, unstable idling and stalling

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On the early 1.3 TCe, a forgotten injector nose seal or an incorrectly sized injector well causes unstable idling, stalling, loss of power or an injection malfunction; one or more injectors may need replacing, or even the cylinder head. The fault was corrected in production on 9 April 2019, and reprogramming the engine computer resolves most calibration-related cases. Owners of a 1.3 TCe 150 Captur report replacing the fuel rail and injectors, as a simple reprogramming was not enough.

Versions
tce-1-3-h5ht
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Clutch and manual gearbox: premature wear, noises, receiver leak

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Owners of Renault and Dacia 1.3 TCe with a manual gearbox describe a clutch that drags or hardens when hot, knocking when changing gear, a hydraulic receiver that leaks, or even a clutch worn out before 30,000 km on a Duster TCe 130. These are owner accounts, with no official recognition from the manufacturer.

Versions
tce-1-3-h5ht
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Camshaft phaser: warning light and loss of power

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The injection warning light can come on, sometimes with loss of power, due to the camshaft phasing mechanism: check the wiring and operation of the solenoid valves, then fit new oil flow control valves if necessary. On the 1.3 TCe 140 Kadjar, loss of power linked to camshaft lubrication is the point to have documented before buying.

Versions
tce-1-3-h5ht
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Models fitted

  • Buy with care

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    Dacia Duster

    2018–2024 · Petrol, Diesel

    Estimated monthly cost
    €455/month
    See the guide : Dacia Duster
  • Good choice, check first

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    Dacia Lodgy

    2012–2022 · Petrol, Diesel

    Estimated monthly cost
    €329/month
    See the guide : Dacia Lodgy
  • Good choice, check first

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Renault Captur

    2013–2019 · Petrol, Diesel

    Estimated monthly cost
    €298/month
    See the guide : Renault Captur
  • Excellent choice

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Renault Captur

    since 2019 · Petrol, Hybrid

    Estimated monthly cost
    €408/month
    See the guide : Renault Captur
  • Good choice, check first

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Renault Koleos

    2017–2023 · Petrol, Diesel

    Estimated monthly cost
    €394/month
    See the guide : Renault Koleos
  • Buy with care

    Photo: Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Renault Mégane

    2016–2023 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

    Estimated monthly cost
    €460/month
    See the guide : Renault Mégane

Maintain and diagnose this engine

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

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