1.2 TCe (H5Ft)
2013–2017 · petrol · 1198cc · 125hp
Engine codes: H5Ft
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Dacia Duster 1.2 TCe (H5Ft). Check this before you buy used.
The 1.2 TCe turbo (2013–2016) is the one to avoid: well-documented heavy oil consumption that, if the level drops unnoticed, leads to turbo and bearing damage. Treat oil monitoring as critical, or pick the 1.6 / 1.5 dCi instead.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (H5Ft) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
Known Issues
2013–2016 TCe consume oil; run low and the turbo/bottom end is damaged. Many failed this way.
Fix / Workaround: Check oil every fuel fill; short oil-change intervals; never run low. Best avoided 2013–2016.
Repair cost: €0–€2500
Typically appears after: 80,000 km
Year Cutoffs
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Oil consumption damage window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Check oil level + consumption obsessively
- ☐Prefer the 1.6 16V or 1.5 dCi
- ☐Ask about oil-burn history
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dacia Duster 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) reliable?
Problematic — The 1.2 TCe turbo (2013–2016) is the one to avoid: well-documented heavy oil consumption that, if the level drops unnoticed, leads to turbo and bearing damage. Treat oil monitoring as critical, or pick the 1.6 / 1.5 dCi instead.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Dacia Duster 1.2 TCe (H5Ft)?
The most commonly reported problems: Oil consumption → oil starvation.
Is a used Dacia Duster 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) worth buying?
Known design issues and recurring faults that were never fully resolved. Buy only with eyes open.