D4F 708
1.2 16v 60 (D4F 708, Twingo I, 2004-2007) engine: faults and reliability
Renault-Dacia 1.2 16v (D4F / D7F) version
Buy
We have found no specific reliability data for this minority, short-lived calibration (2004-2007). As it shares its block, head and architecture with the rest of the D4F family, there are no documented reasons to expect it to behave differently from the other versions.[1]
What changes in this version
Lower-output calibration of the D4F, with the same 60 hp as the D7F it replaced as the entry-level engine in the final years of the Twingo I, now with a 16-valve head instead of 8.[1]
Engine codes of this version: D4F 708.
Faults of the D4F 708 engine
The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.
- 1High severityFrequency: OccasionalCylinder head and blockDamaged head gasket and coolant lossOn higher-mileage 1.2 16V engines, cases of a damaged head gasket are documented, with coolant loss and a risk of overheating; it appears on the Clio II, the Kangoo I and the Dacia Sandero I, but not in the pages for the Clio III or the second generation of Logan and Sandero.
- 2Medium severityFrequency: CommonIgnitionIgnition coil failure (misfires, engine warning light)The ignition coil is the engine fault that recurs most on the 1.2 16v: it appears independently on the Renault Clio II and Clio III, with misfires, jerking or the engine warning light coming on.
- 3Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsProbe and sensor faults (crankshaft position, throttle body)The 1.2 16V can fail because of specific probes or sensors, above all the crankshaft position sensor (TDC sensor) and the throttle body, with the engine warning light on or difficulty starting. Documented on the Clio II, Clio III and Kangoo I.
- 4Medium severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming belt: preventive maintenance and the odd failureThe 1.2 16v has a timing belt (not a chain), a wear part that has to be changed as preventive maintenance. Documented failure cases are a minority: under 4% of the owner reports analysed on the Clio II and Clio III.
- 5Low severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine)Unlike other small direct-injection turbo engines, the reliability pages consulted for the 1.2 16v (Clio II and III, Kangoo I, Twingo II, Logan I and II, Sandero I and II) document no pattern of excessive oil consumption.
Cars fitted with the D4F 708 engine
Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.
Renault
- Renault Twingo I1.2 16V 602004–2007[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is the D4F 708 engine reliable?
Our verdict is “Buy”. We have found no specific reliability data for this minority, short-lived calibration (2004-2007). As it shares its block, head and architecture with the rest of the D4F family, there are no documented reasons to expect it to behave differently from the other versions.[1]
What faults does the D4F 708 engine have?
The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: damaged head gasket and coolant loss (high severity), ignition coil failure (misfires, engine warning light) (medium severity), probe and sensor faults (crankshaft position, throttle body) (medium severity), timing belt: preventive maintenance and the odd failure (medium severity) and oil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine) (low severity).
Which cars use the D4F 708 engine?
Renault Twingo I (2004–2007).[1]
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Sources
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- Renault TwingoWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German