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 Sandero III
2020–now · Dacia Sandero 3
1
engines covered
5
known faults
17,735
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
1
official recalls
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The Dacia Sandero III has been built since 2020.
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 CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (9.9 %), tyres and wheels (2.7 %), brakes (1.2 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN17 · ~4.1 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
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)
Ignition coils
usually 120,000–280,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) 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 |
| 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 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 17,735 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.2 % | 4.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.6 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.7 % | 5.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 9.9 % | 16.6 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.6 % |
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.
- Fuel system Poorly fitted fuel supply hose leading to a potential leak in the engine compartment12/10/2021 · R/2021/364
Other generations
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. 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 07/10/2026