Dacia Sandero Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Sandero, a real dealer admission shows 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 third-generation Sandero (2020–present), with particular focus on 2020–2023 registered examples now old enough for parts to be a common search. Check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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A Genuinely Honest, Real Admission Worth Knowing About

Before assuming every clunk or rattle can be permanently fixed, this is genuinely worth knowing: one documented case on a related model saw a dealer diagnose a persistent clunk 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 fitted, and that "this car will clunk forever more." This is a genuinely honest admission worth knowing, since chasing complete, permanent silence on this specific noise may not be realistic.

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 — genuinely harmless to the engine, and a very cheap fix rather than anything more serious.

It's also worth knowing that a rattle traced specifically to the fuel pump area has been dismissed by at least one dealer as "normal," which several owners have found unconvincing — worth asking for a second opinion if you're facing a similar dismissal.

Dacia Sandero Engine Mount reference plate

OEM Part Number: 112102235R

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

Genuine right engine mount	Renault/Dacia OEM: 112102235R — shared across Captur, Logan II, Sandero II of the same platform
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

The Sandero shares its CMF-B platform and engines with the Renault Clio, so it's worth checking parts listings under both car names. As with most cars, several separate mounts (main engine mount, transmission mount, and torque strut) are fitted, each with its own part number that varies by engine and transmission type.

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 Sandero 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.

More Dacia Engine Mount

The same part, covered across other Dacia models.

Dacia Sandero Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A Genuinely Honest, Real Admission Worth Knowing About

OEM Part Number: 112102235R

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