1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol)
2019–2024 · petrol · 1333cc · 140hp
Engine codes: H4D, H5Ht
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Renault Captur II 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol). Check this before you buy used.
The turbo petrols — the 1.0 TCe three-cylinder (H4D) and the stronger 1.3 TCe (H5Ht, the Renault-Mercedes co-developed unit also worn as the Mercedes 1.3 M282 and shared with the Mégane/Kadjar/Qashqai) — are the volume Captur II engines and a clear step up from the troubled earlier 1.2 TCe. They're chain-driven direct-injection turbos with the modern cautions: intake-valve carbon over time, turbo/PCV care, some oil-consumption to monitor on the 1.0, and the EDC dual-clutch (where fitted) wanting fluid discipline. The 1.3 is the better all-rounder. A serviced car on clean oil is dependable. Buy on oil and (EDC) gearbox history.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (H5Ht) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Mercedes-Benz GLB X247— GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo)163hp
- Dacia Duster II— 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol)150hp
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177— A180 / A200 / A250 (M282 1.3 / M260 2.0)163hp
- Renault Kadjar— 1.2 / 1.3 TCe (petrol)140hp
- Nissan Qashqai III— 1.3 DIG-T (mild-hybrid)158hp
- Renault Mégane IV— 1.2 / 1.3 TCe (petrol)140hp
- Renault Arkana— 1.3 TCe (mild-hybrid)140hp
Known Issues
DI intake carbon over time; monitor oil on the 1.0 TCe.
Fix / Workaround: Decarbon if rough; check oil level.
Repair cost: €150–€800
Typically appears after: 110,000 km
Turbo/PCV care; EDC needs fluid discipline (where fitted).
Fix / Workaround: Clean oil; EDC fluid service.
Repair cost: €150–€1200
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 160,000 km: Carbon + EDC window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐1.3 is the better all-rounder
- ☐Same 1.3 as Mercedes 1.3 / Mégane / Qashqai
- ☐Much better than old 1.2 TCe
Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Captur II 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The turbo petrols — the 1.0 TCe three-cylinder (H4D) and the stronger 1.3 TCe (H5Ht, the Renault-Mercedes co-developed unit also worn as the Mercedes 1.3 M282 and shared with the Mégane/Kadjar/Qashqai) — are the volume Captur II engines and a clear step up from the troubled earlier 1.2 TCe. They're chain-driven direct-injection turbos with the modern cautions: intake-valve carbon over time, turbo/PCV care, some oil-consumption to monitor on the 1.0, and the EDC dual-clutch (where fitted) wanting fluid discipline. The 1.3 is the better all-rounder. A serviced car on clean oil is dependable. Buy on oil and (EDC) gearbox history.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Renault Captur II 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol)?
The most commonly reported problems: Intake carbon / oil (1.0), Turbo / EDC dual-clutch.
Is a used Renault Captur II 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.