Dacia Duster 2012

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Petrol 52Diesel 32LPG 4Other 2

📊 Market data

Cheap listings2 750 €
Typical price5 291 €
Expensive listings6 500 €
Average mileage169 630 км

⚙️ Engines — what to expect

Renault/Dacia H4B 0.9 TCe — H4B_0.9TCE

0.9L Petrol 90–90 к.с. Reliability: average Risk: 3/10 (low)

Known issues

Small turbo wastegate actuator can fail. (~300–700 € repair)
Chain tensioner can weaken over time. (~500–1 000 € repair)
Some units consume oil between services. (~0–100 € repair)

Renault 1.2 TCe — H5F_1.2TCE

1.2L Petrol 115–130 к.с. Reliability: poor Risk: 7/10 (medium)

Known issues

Chain tensioner fails, chain stretches. Can cause valve-piston contact → engine destruction. Very similar issue to EA111 TSI. (~1 000–3 000 € repair)
Turbocharger can fail prematurely, especially if oil change intervals are stretched. (~800–1 800 € repair)
Engine consumes oil above normal. Check oil level frequently. Piston ring design issue. (~100–2 500 € repair)

Nissan HR16DE 1.6 NA — HR16DE

1.6L Petrol 110–117 к.с. Reliability: good Risk: 2/10 (low)

Known issues

Chain can develop slight rattle at very high mileage (200k+). Not typically catastrophic but worth monitoring. (~300–700 € repair)
Catalytic converter can degrade after 150k+ km causing P0420 code and reduced performance. (~300–700 € repair)
Front O2 sensor can fail, causing poor fuel economy and check engine light. (~80–200 € repair)

🚨 What to check before buying

Overall risk score: 8/10

Serious risks

Turbo wastegate failure: Small turbo wastegate actuator can fail.
Timing chain tensioner: Chain tensioner can weaken over time.
Oil consumption: Some units consume oil between services.
Car is 14 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
Higher mileage (169,630 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear

Additional notes

HIGH RISK: Renault 1.2 TCe (H5F) has known timing chain, turbo, and oil consumption issues. One of the most problematic modern petrol engines. Consider alternatives like the 1.3 TCe which is much better.

🔥 Current market offers

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Dacia Duster 4x2 1.6 LPG-Gasanlage Klima

1 950 € 290 000 км 50825 Kцln - Ehrenfeld LPG

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Dacia Duster 2X4

2 300 € 264 170 км 66693 Saarland - Mettlach Diesel

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Dacia Duster 1.6 Benzin 4Ч2 2012 euro 5. 129.000 km

2 350 € 129 000 км 86165 Bayern - Augsburg Petrol

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Dacia Duster 1.6, TЬV neu

2 450 € 156 000 км 18439 Mecklenburg-vorpommern - Stralsund Petrol

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Dacia Duster ohne Tьv

2 500 € 209 142 км 04600 Thьringen - Altenburg Petrol

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