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1.2 TCe 100-130 / 1.2 DIG-T 115 (H5Ft / HRA2DDT, built from mid-2016) engine: faults and reliability

Renault-Nissan 1.2 TCe / 1.2 DIG-T (H5Ft / HRA2DDT) version

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According to L'argus, the defect affects engines built up to 11 May 2016 and later production carries the fix; we have not found independent sources documenting the same problem afterwards. As with any turbo engine, keep an eye on the oil level.[1][2]

Years
2016–2018
Power
100–130 hp
Faults that affect it
0
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
14
in our database

21 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Incorporates the changes applied at the factory in 2016: a new control unit calibration, which raises the intake pressure when the engine is under light load, and piston rings with improved chrome plating. The Mégane IV's TCe 100 also arrives at this stage. Production ended at the end of 2018, when the 1.3 TCe took over.[1][2][3][4][5]

Engine codes of this version: H5Ft, HRA2DDT.

Faults of the H5Ft engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented 1.2 TCe faults affect this version. See all 1.2 TCe faults

Cars fitted with the H5Ft engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Dacia

Mercedes-Benz

Nissan

Renault

Frequently asked questions

Is the H5Ft engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. According to L'argus, the defect affects engines built up to 11 May 2016 and later production carries the fix; we have not found independent sources documenting the same problem afterwards. As with any turbo engine, keep an eye on the oil level.[1][2]

Which cars use the H5Ft engine?

Renault Clio IV (2013–2018), Renault Captur I (2013–2018), Renault Mégane IV (2016–2018), Renault Scénic IV (2016–2018), Renault Kadjar (2015–2018), Renault Kangoo II (2014–2020), Dacia Duster I (2013–2017), Dacia Duster II (2018–2019), Dacia Lodgy (2013–2019) and Dacia Dokker (2013–2018), among 4 others.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

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Sources

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  1. Casse moteur Renault 1.2 TCe : 107 000 Renault concernéesL'argus · Motoring press · published 28 March 2019 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  2. Moteur H Renault-NissanWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  3. Renault 1.2 TCe et Nissan 1.2 DIG-T : des moteurs gourmands en huileL'argus · Motoring press · published 12 October 2016 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  4. El nuevo Renault Mégane 2016 ya tiene precios en EspañaAutofácil · Motoring press · published 6 December 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  5. Moteur 1.2 Renault - 400 000 voitures en dangerUFC-Que Choisir (Que Choisir Ensemble) · Consumer association · published 24 May 2019 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  6. La gama Renault Clio crece con dos automáticos, el GT TCe 120 y el dCi 90 EDCDiariomotor · Motoring press · published 14 June 2013 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Prueba Renault Clio TCe 120: Buscando un hueco entre tanto diésel (I)Motor.es · Motoring press · published 4 January 2017 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  8. Nissan HR engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  9. Posibles fallos en algunos motores de gasolina de Renault, Dacia y NissanOCU · Consumer association · published 4 June 2019 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  10. Renault Captur, presentación en Francia: dCi 90 y TCe 120 EDC, a pruebaDiariomotor · Motoring press · published 7 May 2013 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. Renault Scénic - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  12. Renault Kadjar 2015: ¿Gasolina o diésel?Autofácil · Motoring press · published 30 June 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Renault Kangoo - WikipediaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  14. Dacia Duster 1.2 tCe, análisis de precios: ¿es un motor turbo de gasolina adecuado para el SUV low-cost?Diariomotor · Motoring press · published 3 November 2013 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  15. Todos los precios del nuevo Dacia DusterAutofácil · Motoring press · published 2 February 2018 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  16. Dacia LodgyWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  17. Dacia DokkerWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  18. Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T 115Autofácil · Motoring press · published 19 August 2014 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  19. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T: prueba a fondoAutofácil · Motoring press · published 17 May 2016 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  20. Mercedes-Benz CitanWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
  21. Mercedes Citan, el hermano pequeño del VitoAutofácil · Motoring press · published 17 April 2012 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish