Used Dacia Logan

What to know before buying: Dacia Logan

From 2 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Logan MCV owners praise its space, practicality and useful rear doors; several long-term owners report needing no major repairs.[1]one source
• In owner feedback for the 2007–2012 MCV, reliability averages 8.2/10 and comfort 7.0/10.[1]one source
• The Logan 3 has a simple design, but versions differ materially in engine, exhaust system and transmission, making a VIN-specific check important.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3

Typical faults

• The EDC dual-clutch transmission may judder when moving off; clutch and actuator wear is reported, while adaptation or software can sometimes help.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3

  60 000+ km · H4Dt 1.0 TCe

• Three-cylinder 0.9/1.0 TCe and SCe engines have reports of oil consumption and ignition-coil failures; early 0.9 TCe units also have reported turbo-wastegate trouble.[3]one source

  80 000+ km · 0.9 TCe, 1.0 TCe, 1.0 SCe

• An owner of a 2008 MCV 1.6 reported intermittent no-starts and stalling despite replacement of plug leads, the ignition coil and a sensor.[1]one source

  118 000–118 000 km · 2008–2008 · 1.6 petrol

• A 2010 diesel MCV needed a starter at 50,000 km and three more later; another owner traced similar trouble to a failed ignition-switch return spring.[1]one source

  50 000–70 000 km · 2010–2010 · diesel

• One nearly new Logan MCV overheated at 1,500 km when its cooling fan failed to operate; the fan circuit's 40 A fuse then blew repeatedly.[2]one source

  1 500–1 500 km

• Some 2020–2021 Logan 3 cars may develop cracks in the bonnet-latch striker, allowing the bonnet to open while driving; dealers inspect and replace parts if needed.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3

  2020–2021

Which engine and version to take

• No systemic defect is identified for the Logan 3 manual gearbox; at very high mileage, check operation, noises and stored faults.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3

What to avoid

• Treat a Logan 3 with EDC cautiously: judder and clutch or actuator wear may become relevant from roughly 60,000 km.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3
• Be cautious with a 0.9/1.0 TCe or SCe lacking a clear oil-consumption and ignition history; the reported risks become relevant around 80,000 km.[3]one source

What to check at the inspection

• For a Logan 3, verify the service history and VIN, perform a cold start and inspect the body.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3
• On an EDC car, test moving off and low-speed manoeuvres for judder, then scan the transmission for faults.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3
• On a 0.9/1.0 TCe or SCe, check the oil level, misfires and turbo noise.[3]one source
• For a 2020–2021 Logan 3, use the VIN to verify recall completion, especially for eCall and the bonnet latch; on 2020 cars, also check the rear brakes.[3]one sourceDacia Logan 3
• On an older MCV, test the cooling fan and confirm the correct fuse rating; repeated fuse failure calls for diagnosis of the circuit and fan.[2]one source
• On a 2008 petrol MCV 1.6, test both cold and hot starts and check whether the engine stalls when the accelerator is released.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]autozine.nl — Forum Dacia Logan MCV (2007 - 2012) (2 / 6) · forum
2. [2]logan.in.ua — Проблемы на Logan (Сторінка 1) — Логан МСВ · forum
3. [3]autoradars.lv — Dacia Logan 3 (2020+): проблемы и риски - AutoRadars.lv · press

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