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 at roughly the European average. 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.
Above average reliability
Based on 18,827 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 82.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 82.2% | 66,437 km |
| 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 at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 82%. 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?
Common-issue data for this model is still being aggregated. Run a free VIN check to see the issues recorded for the specific vehicle you're looking at.
What mileage is normal for a Dacia Logan?
For a typical Dacia Logan, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, 66,437 km at 5 years, and — 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.