Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Dacia Bigster
2025–now
1
engines covered
5
known faults
1
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Dacia Bigster has been built since 2025.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Catalytic converter: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engine | Petrol | Check manual | — |
Faults by engine
Petrol engine
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Petrol engine engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 62,055, of which 303 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid1.8 (1,789 cm³) · 80 kW (109 hp) · Hybrid | 59.7 % | 2025–2025 | 105 g/km | 4.7 L |
| 1.2 Hybrid1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Hybrid | 18.6 % | 2025–2025 | 122 g/km | 5.5 L |
| 1.2 Hybrid1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Hybrid | 10.2 % | 2025–2025 | 136 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.2 Petrol1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Petrol | 5.5 % | 2025–2025 | 117 g/km | 6.4 L |
| 1.8 Hybrid1.8 (1,799 cm³) · Hybrid | 2.9 % | 2025–2025 | 104 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 1.2 Petrol1.2 (1,199 cm³) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2025–2025 | 128 g/km | 5.8 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (1). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Suspension / axles Rear Suspension Springs15/06/2026 · R/2026/240
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Dacia Bigster?
The faults with the highest risk: catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900); water pump (100,000–160,000 km, €250–500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Dacia Bigster?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (1 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: rattle, efficiency code; slipping, high bite point. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other Dacia models
Dacia Duster III 2024–Dacia Jogger 2021–Dacia Spring 2021–Dacia Logan III 2020–Dacia Sandero III 2020–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026