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1.2 16v 75/76 (D4F, 2001-2020) engine: faults and reliability

Renault-Dacia 1.2 16v (D4F / D7F) version

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This is the version with the most data available and, overall, a good reputation: the reliability pages for the Clio II, Clio III, Kangoo I, Sandero I and II and Logan I and II document no catastrophic failures and no oil consumption; the most repeated issues (coils, sensors) are low-cost, and Caradisiac rates the reliability of the Twingo II with this engine as "excellent".[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Years
2001–2020
Power
75–76 hp
Faults that affect it
5
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
10
in our database

14 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

16-valve version of the D block, with 75-76 hp depending on the model, compared with the 54-60 hp of the 8-valve D7F it derives from. It is the main D4F variant: it was fitted to the Clio II (from mid-2001), Clio III, Clio IV, Twingo II, Modus, Kangoo I and the Dacia Logan and Sandero of both generations.[9][10][11][12][13]

Engine codes of this version: D4F 706, D4F 712, D4F 714, D4F 722, D4F 728, D4F 772, D4F 780.

Faults of the D4F 706 engine

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 706 engine

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the D4F 706 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. This is the version with the most data available and, overall, a good reputation: the reliability pages for the Clio II, Clio III, Kangoo I, Sandero I and II and Logan I and II document no catastrophic failures and no oil consumption; the most repeated issues (coils, sensors) are low-cost, and Caradisiac rates the reliability of the Twingo II with this engine as "excellent".[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

What faults does the D4F 706 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 706 engine?

Renault Clio II (2001–2012), Renault Clio III (2005–2012), Renault Clio IV (2012–2019), Renault Twingo II (2007–2010), Renault Modus (2004–2012), Renault Kangoo I (1997–2007), Dacia Logan I (2004–2012), Dacia Sandero I (2008–2012), Dacia Logan II (2012–2020) and Dacia Sandero II (2012–2020).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][12][13][14]

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault KangooFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia LoganFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia SanderoFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Logan 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Maxi-fiche fiabilité : la Renault Twingo 2Caradisiac · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Moteur D RenaultWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  10. Anexo:Motores de RenaultWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  11. Renault ModusWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Renault TwingoWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  13. Renault Clio IIWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  14. Renault ClioWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish