Dacia Jogger 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
110 PS
Jogger · Benzin
Turbo power on a budget
DecentEngine Overview
The Dacia Jogger 1 is available with 3 engine variants — from 91 to 110 hp.
Turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder in LPG operation. No hydraulic tappets — have valve clearance checked every 100,000 km. LPG variant with factory-fitted LPG system; observe 10-year tank re-certification and check injectors regularly. Pay particular attention to the cooling system.
- !! Timing chain stretch on TCe variants from 140,000 km
Timing chain can stretch on the turbocharged variants (TCe) after 120,000–160,000 km. Cold-start rattling is an early warning sign.
Symptoms: Timing chain can stretch on TCe variants after 120,000 km - !! Oil in spark plug tubes from 90,000 km
Valve cover gasket leaks in the spark plug tube area. Same issue as the H4B three-cylinder.
Symptoms: Valve cover gasket leaks in the spark plug tube area - !! CVT gearbox judder from 90,000 km
CVT gearbox (X-Tronic) judders at constant speed. A software update may help; otherwise the variator belt is worn.
Symptoms: CVT gearbox (X-Tronic) judders at constant speed
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Most powerful variant of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo. No hydraulic tappets — have valve clearance checked every 100,000 km. With the higher loads involved, allow a proper warm-up phase and observe short oil change intervals.
- !! Timing chain stretch on TCe variants from 140,000 km
Timing chain can stretch on the turbocharged variants (TCe) after 120,000–160,000 km. Cold-start rattling is an early warning sign.
Symptoms: Timing chain can stretch on TCe variants after 120,000 km - !! Oil in spark plug tubes from 90,000 km
Valve cover gasket leaks in the spark plug tube area. Same issue as the H4B three-cylinder.
Symptoms: Valve cover gasket leaks in the spark plug tube area - !! CVT gearbox judder from 90,000 km
CVT gearbox (X-Tronic) judders at constant speed. A software update may help; otherwise the variator belt is worn.
Symptoms: CVT gearbox (X-Tronic) judders at constant speed
E-Tech full hybrid: 1.6L naturally aspirated engine (H4M) + 2 electric motors, combined output 141 hp
- !! Oil seal e-motor/gearbox faulty from 60,000 km
The shaft seal between the electric motor and the multi-mode gearbox can wear prematurely. Gearbox oil enters the electric motor — gearbox failure without warning is possible. Renault service action OTS 0ET1 / campaign 0E2M.
Symptoms: Shaft seal between electric motor and multi-mode gearbox can wear prematurely - !! Gearbox drops into neutral when stopping from 28,500 km
Sporadically the gearbox jumps from D or B into N with a strong jolt. Mechanical clunking is audible; a restart is required. Occurs from around 7,500 km.
Symptoms: Sporadically the gearbox jumps from D or B into N with a strong jolt - !! Recall 0E2M: loss of drive risk E-Tech
330,000 E-Tech vehicles recalled. The O-ring between electric motor and gearbox can fail; faulty diagnostic software then triggers limp mode and loss of drive.
Symptoms: 330,000 vehicles recalled
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic steering lock faulty The electronic steering lock sporadically jams and prevents engine start. Display shows 'turn steering wheel + START' without success. Documented on ECO-G: replacement part unavailable for weeks, vehicle had to be recovered multiple times. Symptoms: Engine will not start, message 'turn steering wheel + START', windows remain open, electric parking brake does not release from 15,000 km | Medium | |
| MediaNav display freezes or stays black The 8-inch MediaNav display fails to start after a long standstill or freezes while driving. Affects all drivetrain variants. Switching ignition off and on helps temporarily; a software update at the dealer is often the only lasting fix. Symptoms: Black screen after engine start, frozen display while driving, no response to touch input, navigation and reversing camera unavailable from 5,000 km | Low | |
| 12V battery discharges prematurely The 12V battery shows warnings such as 'battery low' or 'safety mode' after only a short standstill. Particularly common with short-trip drivers and in winter. The energy management system only charges the battery under overrun conditions, which is insufficient in city traffic. Battery replacement sometimes needed as early as 35,000 km. Symptoms: 'Battery low' warning in the display, MediaNav shuts off, front radar system reports fault, delayed engine start from 25,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
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Consumption 6.0 l/100 km in winter, approx. 5.5 l in summer. Infotainment connection drops (CarPlay). High engine noise on motorway.
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 26 weaknesses have been documented for the Dacia Jogger 1 (2022–2026) — 15 engine-related and 11 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Rust, Interior.
Jogger (H4Dt-81kW, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch on TCe variants, Oil in spark plug tubes, CVT gearbox judder. Power: 110 PS.
Jogger (H4D-67kW-LPG, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch on TCe variants, Oil in spark plug tubes, CVT gearbox judder. Power: 91 PS.
Jogger (H4M-Hybrid-Jogger, 2023–2026) — Be Careful: Oil seal e-motor/gearbox faulty, Gearbox drops into neutral when stopping, Recall 0E2M: loss of drive risk E-Tech. Power: 94 PS.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee