Dacia Sandero Stepway2024

Known issues

• Door handle failures and weak interior trim components showing wear early
• Electrical gremlins: dashboard warning lights activating intermittently, especially in damp conditions
• Engine knocking/pinging on lower-octane fuel; timing issues with direct-injection petrol engine
• Clutch judder on cold starts and low-speed engagement (manual variant)
• Heating/air conditioning controls intermittently unresponsive or erratic temperature regulation
• Rust developing on undercarriage and brake lines within 2–3 years despite factory protection

Good for

• Excellent fuel economy (48–55 mpg real-world on petrol); low CO₂ emissions for company car tax
• Practical spacious interior and decent boot for family holidays and DIY
• Very low purchase price and affordable servicing costs versus mainstream brands
• Comfortable seating position and good visibility for city and suburban driving