Dacia Duster Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuinely honest, real dealer admission: a persistent clunk was diagnosed as a permanent design characteristic — plus a genuinely harmless, loud rattle worth ruling out first.

Generation covered: this guide is for the first-generation (2010–2017) and second-generation (2017–2024) Duster — not the brand-new third-generation Duster launched in late 2023/2024, which is too recent for this guide and uses different parts throughout. Check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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OEM Part Number: 112107399R

Genuinely important to know: hydraulic (fluid-filled) mounts and simple rubber mounts are used in different positions on the same Duster engine, and they aren't interchangeable — check which type is fitted at each mounting point before ordering a replacement.

Duster I/II (2010-2018), genuine right engine mount	Dacia/Renault OEM: 112107399R
Transmission mount & rear torque strut	Genuinely separate part numbers to the mount shown above — sold individually, and worth inspecting together if chasing a vibration or clunk

A Genuinely Honest, Real Admission Worth Knowing About — Dacia Duster Engine Mount

Before assuming every clunk or rattle can be permanently fixed, this is genuinely worth knowing: one documented case saw a dealer diagnose a persistent clunk (felt through the brake pedal and steering, especially at low speed or full lock) as coming from a component of the brake assembly contacting the caliper — with the dealer explicitly stating this was simply how the car was designed, with no dampener or anti-rattle fitted at that point, and that "this car will clunk forever more." While their work did reportedly improve it, this is a genuinely honest admission worth knowing, since it means chasing a complete, permanent silence on this specific noise may not be realistic even after proper investigation and work.

A genuinely useful, harmless rattle worth ruling out first: a loud, "very agricultural" sounding rattle, particularly at idle, has been documented as commonly caused simply by the air filter intake pipe's retaining clip working loose or the pipe itself opening up slightly — genuinely harmless to the engine, and a very cheap fix (duct tape and cable ties as a temporary measure, or a new air filter box as the proper fix) rather than anything more serious. Worth checking this specific, simple cause before assuming a mount or engine-related fault given how loud and alarming this particular rattle can sound.

It's also worth knowing that a rattle traced specifically to the fuel pump area on the engine has been dismissed by at least one dealer as "normal," which several owners have found unconvincing — if you're facing a similar dismissal for a noise that genuinely concerns you, it's worth asking for a second opinion or a clearer explanation of why it's considered normal rather than simply accepting the assessment.

Dacia Duster Engine Mount reference plate

What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Duster use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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Dacia Duster Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

OEM Part Number: 112107399R

A Genuinely Honest, Real Admission Worth Knowing About — Dacia Duster Engine Mount

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