Underbody / subframe corrosion
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Surface rust underneath, brake lines
Fix: Treat underbody; replace pipes
€100–600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Dacia Dokker
2012–2021
4
engines covered
14
known faults
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The Dacia Dokker was built from 2012 to 2021.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (piston rings): it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €1,000–3,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / Nissan · ~4.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M) | Petrol | Belt · 60,000 km / every 48 mo | 10W-40 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN0710 · ~3.3 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front suspension bushes / drop links
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Replace parts
€80–250
Faults by engine
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)
Timing chain stretch (rare)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€600–1,100
Ignition coil
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–150
1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning, blue smoke
Fix: Check oil every fill-up; engine repair
€1,000–3,500
Timing chain stretch
usually 80,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Follows low oil; rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€800–1,500
1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M)
Ignition coil pack / leads
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–180
Idle speed / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean throttle body, replace idle motor
€60–200
Oil leaks / consumption at high mileage
usually 180,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil drips, topping up
Fix: Gaskets, valve stem seals
€100–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 dCi (K9K) 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 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 72 months | €450–900 |
| 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 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,471 cars.
| age (years) | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.0 % | 6.5 % |
| Suspension | 1.6 % | 5.2 % |
| Steering | 0.4 % | 1.8 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 12.4 % | 17.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 21.0 % | 31.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 1.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 243,645, of which 599 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 66 kW (90 hp) · Diesel | 20.0 % | 2012–2021 | 50 g/km | — |
| 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Petrol | 19.3 % | 2015–2020 | 162 g/km | — |
| 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)1.2 (1,197 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Petrol | 14.0 % | 2012–2021 | 148 g/km | — |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 70 kW (95 hp) · Diesel | 12.2 % | 2018–2021 | 140 g/km | 4.5 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 55 kW (75 hp) · Diesel | 8.4 % | 2012–2021 | 132 g/km | 4.3 L |
| 1.3 Petrol1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Petrol | 7.5 % | 2019–2021 | 158 g/km | 6.0 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · Diesel | 6.6 % | 2014–2017 | 108 g/km | — |
| 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 80 kW (109 hp) · Petrol | 2.9 % | 2018–2021 | 162 g/km | — |
| 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 61 kW (83 hp) · Petrol | 2.8 % | 2012–2017 | 170 g/km | — |
| 1.3 Petrol1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Petrol | 2.7 % | 2019–2021 | 160 g/km | 6.2 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.
Common questions
Does the Dacia Dokker have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.5 dCi (K9K): belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo; 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE): chain; 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft): chain; 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M): belt · 60,000 km / every 48 mo.
What are the known problems with the Dacia Dokker?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (piston rings) (60,000–140,000 km, €1,000–3,500); crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); timing chain stretch (80,000–150,000 km, €800–1,500); injector wear (150,000–250,000 km, €600–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Dacia Dokker?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: low oil warning, blue smoke; knock under load. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Nissan Qashqai (J10) 2006–2014Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Captur I 2013–2019Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Renault Mégane III 2008–2016
Other Dacia models
Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022Dacia Logan II 2012–2020Dacia Duster I 2010–2017Dacia Sandero I 2008–2012Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Dacia Logan I 2004–2012Dacia Logan III 2020–Dacia Sandero III 2020–Dacia Jogger 2021–Dacia Spring 2021–
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