What weaknesses does the Dacia Spring 1 have?

	Weakness	Cost
!	Drivetrain knock on load change From around 5,000 km, many owners report knocking sounds on load change that become noticeably louder with mileage. Symptoms: Distinct knocking from the drivetrain when switching from acceleration to regenerative braking from 10,000 km Ad drive shaft Dacia Spring Gelenk Antrieb Spring Elektro	Medium

Test Reports

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TÜV Report

Below average

On 2–3-year-old vehicles: 13% defect rate. Suspension 20.5 times the average, leaking dampers, and lighting defects despite low mileage.

2025-01

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 11 weaknesses have been documented for the Dacia Spring 1 (2021–2026) — 4 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Rust, HVAC.

Spring (Spring_EM, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: Recall: HV cable clamp, Recall: onboard charger software, A/C compressor failure. Power: 26 PS.

What to watch out for with the Dacia Spring? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Dacia Spring 1 have? +

The Dacia Spring 1 has 4 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Dacia Spring 1? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Be careful: Spring_EM (Elektro). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the Spring_EM (Elektro).

Which Dacia Spring 1 engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Dacia Spring 1 — rated: "Not Really". {description} 33 kW is enough for the city, but even there the Spring feels more leisurely. On country roads it gets tedious.

Is the Dacia Spring 1 worth buying used? +

The Dacia Spring 1 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.

What horsepower variants are available for the Dacia Spring 1? +

The Dacia Spring 1 is available with engine variants from 26 to 26 hp.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee