Dacia Jogger
E-Tech full hybrid: 1.6L naturally aspirated engine (H4M) + 2 electric motors, combined output 141 hp
Frugal family drivetrain
The E-Tech Hybrid in the Jogger combines frugality with enough power for family daily use. No sports car, but pleasantly quiet in the city.
Engine Weaknesses 5
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
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
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
Under hard braking from 80 km/h, the clutchless gearbox abruptly downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear. Severe drivetrain judder; only partially resolved by software updates.
Symptoms: Under hard braking from 80 km/h, the clutchless gearbox abruptly downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear
On the motorway at full throttle the petrol engine runs at a sustained high rpm because the four-speed gearbox has no higher ratios. By design — not repairable.
Symptoms: On the motorway at full throttle the petrol engine runs at a sustained high rpm because the four-speed gearbox has no higher ratios
Vehicle Weaknesses 11
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.
KBA recall 0EKB (January 2025): on 5,659 vehicles produced March to October 2024, the required torque was not achieved on the rear stub axle bolts. A rear wheel may come loose while driving. 1,032 vehicles affected in Germany.
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.
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.
Front brake discs and pads wear significantly faster than expected on some vehicles. Documented in forums: MOT failures due to worn discs at only 23,000 km, repair costs around €700. Hybrid drivetrains show much less wear due to regenerative braking.
Dacia provides only 6 years of perforation warranty instead of the industry standard 12 years. Even on new vehicles, suspension parts and wheel arch edges show surface rust. Forums recommend retrofitting cavity sealant and underbody wax as a precaution, especially in regions with road salt.
On some vehicles, water enters the front passenger footwell through a poorly bonded windscreen seal. Clogged drainage channels in the doors can also cause interior moisture. Covered by warranty if occurring within the first two years.
Isolated reports of leaking front shock absorbers below 36,000 km. Oil weeping from the damper housing, initially without noticeable loss of ride comfort. Replacement parts are difficult to source as individual dampers are often only available as a set of four. For 2026 Dacia has revised the springs and dampers.
Dashboard, door trims and headliner produce creaking and crackling noises over uneven surfaces. Typical of the hard plastics used in the interior. Particularly noticeable with temperature changes and when the air conditioning is running. Driver's seat frequently squeaks when getting in and out.
The front seats, carried over from the Sandero, are too soft with little lateral support and a seat base that is too short. On journeys longer than 2 hours, drivers complain of back pain and insufficient thigh support. The seat loses its shape quickly and offers barely any lumbar support.
Rubber isolators on the coil springs become brittle and produce creaking and squeaking noises, especially when stopping and getting out. Strut top mounts are a known creaking point on Dacia models. Lubricating the top mounts helps temporarily; replacement is needed in persistent cases.
Reports & Tests
Consumption 6.0 l/100 km in winter, approx. 5.5 l in summer. Infotainment connection drops (CarPlay). High engine noise on motorway.
