Known Dacia problems at the APK

• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 9.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Logan 2006–2022 · 8.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 7.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Sandero II 2013–2022 · 4.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.8%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 2.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Jogger 2022–2026 · 1.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
• Sandero III 2020–2026 · 1.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 8.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 9.0% at 16+ yrs (national 2.0%)
• Duster II 2018–2024 · 3.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Sandero II 2013–2022 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 0.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 26.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.1%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 24.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.3%)
• Sandero II 2013–2022 · 21.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.2%)
• Duster II 2018–2024 · 17.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 7.8%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 13.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.6%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 6.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 6.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 5.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Sandero II 2013–2022 · 0.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 8.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.2%)
• Duster II 2018–2024 · 6.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 6.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 4.4%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 5.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• Spring 2021–2026 · 1.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 3.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 3.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Logan 2006–2022 · 2.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 3.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Sandero II 2013–2022 · 2.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 2.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.0%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 1.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Sandero III 2020–2026 · 2.6% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Logan 2006–2022 · 3.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.4%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 0.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Jogger 2022–2026 · 0.4% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.0%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Jogger 2022–2026 · 11.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Logan 2006–2022 · 2.5% at 16+ yrs (national 0.7%)
• Spring 2021–2026 · 1.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 0.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 6.2% at 16+ yrs (national 3.4%)
• Duster I 2010–2022 · 3.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.8%)
• Duster II 2018–2024 · 0.7% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• Spring 2021–2026 · 1.4% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.0%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Duster I 2010–2022 · 3.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.6%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• Logan 2006–2022 · 1.5% at 16+ yrs (national 0.9%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• Sandero I 2008–2012 · 0.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.3%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.