Petrol · 2012–2021
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All about the Dacia DokkerAll about the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine
The 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine was fitted to the Dacia Dokker (2012–2021). In the EU that is 22.6 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.6 102 hp, 1.6 109 hp.
The most expensive known risk is oil consumption (thin piston rings): it usually appears at 60,000–200,000 km and costs €0–2,000 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: About 1 L of oil per 5,000-7,000 km, more with hard driving; low oil warning between services
Fix: Check the oil level every few weeks, change oil more often (10,000 km) with a quality oil; at overhaul the pistons / rings are replaced
Signs: Ticking from the top of the engine, rough idle or hard starting; tight clearances can burn the exhaust valves
Fix: Have clearances measured every 80,000-120,000 km; adjustment means fitting tappets of the right size, which needs the camshafts out - use an experienced workshop
Signs: Gradual loss of power, especially at high revs, catalyst efficiency code (P0420), sometimes rattling from the exhaust
Fix: Find and fix the cause first (oil burning, misfire), then replace the catalyst
Signs: Surface rust underneath, brake lines
Fix: Treat underbody; replace pipes
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Replace parts
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Dacia Dokker with the 1.6 16v (Renault-Nissan H4M / HR16DE) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| 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 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 75 kW (102 hp) | 19.3 % | 2015–2020 | 162 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 80 kW (109 hp) | 2.9 % | 2018–2021 | 162 g/km | — |
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.
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (thin piston rings) (60,000–200,000 km, €0–2,000); catalytic converter clogging at high mileage (150,000–300,000 km, €400–1,200).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026