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How reliable is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
90.2% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,480 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.2%.

First-time inspection pass rate90.2%
Dangerous defect rate
2.5%
Retest rate
11.7%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
29,922 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 26 vehicles
Bottom 10%
3,425 km
Low 25%
3,914 km
Median
6,853 km
High 25%
13,500 km
Top 10%
16,470 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen4.8%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.8%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.8%
A tyre seriously damaged0.8%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.6%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(3.1%)
Front Nearside(2.7%)
Nearside(1.6%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce reliability by year

How the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
093.4%18,778 km
202090.2%
202191%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce as a model. The reliability of any individual Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 90%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.8% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.8% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.6% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce?

For a typical Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 29,922 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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