Model reliability

Dacia Logan reliability

The Dacia Logan fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 30.9% of 10,910 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

23.2% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 4,825 MOT tests of Dacia Logans this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 4× as oftenHeadlamp aim6.9% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenWipers5.1% vs 2.1%

Fails 5× as oftenHeadlamps3.4% vs 0.7%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenWashers2.5% vs 1.1%

Advised 61% more oftenTyre condition13.5% vs 8.4%Fix about £90

6 to 10 years old

30.9% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 10,910 MOT tests of Dacia Logans this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamp aim6.5% vs 2.5%Fix about £30

Fails 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars4.2% vs 1%

Fails 2× as oftenWashers4% vs 2%

Fails 2× as oftenHeadlamps3.4% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenAnti-roll bars4.2% vs 1.5%

Advised 2× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)4.2% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Safety recalls

8 DVSA recalls for the Dacia Logan

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/3538 Dec 2020Built 2020A wrong brake plate may have been fitted which could affect the esp and vehicle control

On affected vehicles a wrong brake plate may have been fitted which could affect the ESP and vehicle control.

Fix: Check brake plate and replace if necessary.

Recalled models: LOGAN II MCV · 51 vehicles

R/2020/3073 Nov 2020Built 2017–2018Risk of the key jamming in the start position causing potential damge to the starter motor.

There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident.

Fix: Replacement of the ignition switch.

Recalled models: LOGAN II MCA · 2,611 vehicles

R/2019/10926 Mar 2019Built 2017–2018Incorrect positioning of the lower steering column mounting bracket

Incorrect positioning of the lower steering column mounting bracket with a risk of loosening.

Fix: Check and reposition or replace the lower steering column fixing plate as required.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 37 vehicles

R/2018/3714 Jan 2019Built 2018Driver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact

Drivers air bag may not deploy correctly.

Fix: Replace drivers air bag.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 1,963 vehicles

R/2018/14419 Jun 2018Built 2013–2015Risk of fuel leak

Risk of a diesel fuel leak in the engine bay

Fix: Fit a protective clip or replace pipe.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 15,168 vehicles

R/2018/07620 Mar 2018Built 2017Front wheel hubs may crack

The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.

Fix: On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 12 vehicles

R/2016/30420 Dec 2016Built 2012–2013Drivers airbag may not deploy

It has been identified that due to an internal defect within the drivers air-bag if the SRS system detects an impact/collision which requires deployment of the air-bags then the drivers air-bag may not deploy. Therefore there is a risk of increased injury to the driver.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the driver's air-bag with a new unit.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 1,048 vehicles

R/2016/00723 Feb 2016Built 2015Steering may fail

On a small number of vehicles the drive rotor at the ball join on the steering rod may break due to excessive stress.

Fix: On affected vehicles check steering rack type and if necessary replace.

Recalled models: LOGAN · 1,517 vehicles

Show all 8 recalls

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Dacia Logan before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Dacia Logan reliability

8 DVSA recalls for the Dacia Logan

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