How reliable is the Dacia Logan?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Dacia Logan passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, audible warning inoperative, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 7,108 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 71.8%.
Dacia Logan reliability by year
How the Dacia Logan performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 88.4% | 58,392 km |
| 2005 | 89.5% | 64,009 km |
| 2006 | 90.6% | 76,559 km |
| 2007 | 90.5% | 90,022 km |
| 2008 | 91.3% | 95,633 km |
| 2009 | 92.2% | 99,773 km |
| 2010 | 91.4% | 74,042 km |
| 2011 | 92% | 95,383 km |
| 2012 | 92.5% | 95,176 km |
| 2013 | 72.2% | – |
| 2014 | 72% | – |
| 2015 | 71.8% | – |
| 2016 | 80.3% | – |
| 2017 | 81.4% | 111,135 km |
| 2018 | 82.7% | 73,577 km |
| 2019 | 85.3% | 72,787 km |
| 2020 | 88.4% | 75,613 km |
| 2021 | 97.7% | – |
| 2022 | 96.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Dacia Logan as a model. The reliability of any individual Dacia Logan also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dacia Logan reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Dacia Logan passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 72%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Dacia Logan?
The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.5% of inspections); Audible warning inoperative (2.3% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.3% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Dacia Logan?
For a typical Dacia Logan, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 162,194 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Dacia Logan before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.