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Used Dacia Duster Review

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  • Dacia Duster (2024 – 2025)

    The position sensor of the parking brake actuator is at the wrong angle, causing the stopping pin to be incorrectly […]

  • Dacia Duster (2023 – 2024)

    A decoupling of the R107 connector, which may not have been secured properly at the factory can cause a loss of […]

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Used Dacia Duster rating based on owners’ reviews

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Reviewed by 7 users

    • by: Patrickmarron4@gmail.com
    • 9 months ago

    on my 3rd now always reliable tics all the boxes 📦

    PROS

    • Lovely drive

    CONS

    • Heating could be quicker to come on
    • by: Brian Hatcher
    • 2 years ago

    I bought the duster from new. Six speed diesel. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned.

    PROS

    • Starts fist time every time

    CONS

    • con sole lights on the heater with loose connection
    • by: Allen Syms
    • 3 years ago

    We bought our 1.0tce Bi-fuel Celebration model from new in 2020
    It came with a £500 LPG fuel card a set of winter wheels and tyres, rubber mats and boot floor cover.
    We have now done just over 12800 Kms in the two years, and have had no issues the car starts on the first turn of the key the ride is good over the country roads we have here, and I can see why the later models have six speed box rather than a 5 as ours as you find yourself changing up and down very often due the 5 speed gearing.
    Would I buy another New Duster yes would I recommend one yes.

    • by: Steve
    • 3 years ago

    Bought 3 month old demo veh from main dealer. Within short space of time developed ggesr changing issues. Dealership changed clutch master cyl which improved things for a short while but issue soon returned. Dealership next changed clutch slave cyl and clutch but on getting the vehicle back we soon noticed ‘clunky’ gear change issues which were a bit intermittent suggesting it might be the oil with perhaps metal filings/swarf. Back in to dealer and asked them to drive the veh for a few days to get feel of the problem. Response was gearbox ok and that I would need to remove my roof rack which was noisy. Not sure if that was patronising because clunking of gear lever can be heard and felt and cannot be confused with wind noise from roof rack!
    I suggested that a gearbox oil change might be prudent but I was advised that oil had been changed when they did the clutch! I have never worked in the motor industry but spent 20 years in mechanical engineering responsible for maintenance of various fleets including inspections and diagnosis of some very high end technology…but have never heard of a clutch change requiring a gearbox oil change. Looking at threads there seems to be an issue with Dacia gearboxes, and more importantly, with Dacia customer services.
    Looks like I am in for a long period of frustrating repeat returns to the dealership (without the roof rack!) for the rest of the forseeable. Thought i’d give Dacia a try…sadly disappointed.

    • by: John
    • 4 years ago

    Due to the Covid Lockdown and my 18mth old Leased Mazda CX5 2ltr petrol Sport, being sat in the drive unused and costing me lots of money. I ended the Lease and bought a new Duster 1333cc Turbo 150BHP with spare wheel, red metallic paint in Prestige Trim. It was delivered on 5th Nov 2020 from Dealership.
    Because of 2nd Lockdown mileage has been reduced by about 80% to 2600 miles in 11.5 months. Everything has been superb. It has exceeded all my expectations.
    MPG to date 45.5mpg and improving. Compared with CX5: Comfort 90%. Handling 90%. Dimensions 95%: Build Quality 100%. Paint quality 100%: Engine power hill climb top gear 150%. Technical facilities 90%. No HUD, No Auto close wing mirrors on parking; No Engine cover – (but engine is silent). No Electric parking brake (Yippee its a proper one for the wife). LED info screen text too small for tired eyes. Interior storage too small but door storage good. No Alarm. No wheel trim underbody protection. No Rear Disks BUT brakes well and no Disk to rust! Handbook is excellent in qty of info.

    • by: steven
    • 4 years ago

    renault dacia aware of clutch problems with vehicles but not letting dealerships know. the motor ombudsman are aware of this and taking action especially if clutch ,slave cylinder and flywheel are involved on vehicles with mileage under 15000 dealerships should also check techline who have the necessary reports and information

    • by: patrick marron
    • 5 years ago

    this my second duster from new .i call it cheap and chearfull . value for your money. had my first one for seven years .never let me down great car.

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