Skip to content
Quelle Occasion
Menu

Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons

Dacia Duster I faults

8 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

Extra caution
Reliability
2.0/5

8 known faults

1.6 16V 105

  1. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Rear suspension spring that can dislodge (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Dacia recalled Dusters whose rear suspension spring can slip off its seats and dislodge during strong suspension rebound, for example when crossing an obstacle. L'argus cites 5,864 Duster 4x2 vehicles produced from 13 March to 2 June 2014 in Pitesti; the repair replaces the rear springs and their lower seats.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 16V 105 GPL

  1. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Rear suspension spring that can dislodge (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Dacia recalled Dusters whose rear suspension spring can slip off its seats and dislodge during strong suspension rebound, for example when crossing an obstacle. L'argus cites 5,864 Duster 4x2 vehicles produced from 13 March to 2 June 2014 in Pitesti; the repair replaces the rear springs and their lower seats.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 SCe 115

  1. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 TCe 125

  1. Excessive oil consumption that can lead to engine failure (1.2 TCe)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    L'argus lists the 1.2 TCe's excessive oil consumption among the Duster's weak points. Fiches-auto recalls that the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has formally notified Renault, Nissan and Dacia, which use this engine. One owner of a 2016 Duster 1.2 TCe 125 reports an engine failure; Mister Auto advises avoiding this engine, especially beyond 100,000 km.

    Versions
    1.2 TCe 125
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Rear suspension spring that can dislodge (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Dacia recalled Dusters whose rear suspension spring can slip off its seats and dislodge during strong suspension rebound, for example when crossing an obstacle. L'argus cites 5,864 Duster 4x2 vehicles produced from 13 March to 2 June 2014 in Pitesti; the repair replaces the rear springs and their lower seats.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 85

  1. From 15,000 km

    Early clutch wear on diesels

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac reports premature clutch wear on diesels, sometimes as early as 15,000 km, with a clutch that slips when cold or judders. Breakerlink lists clutch wear among common faults, along with difficult gear changes, especially on the early diesels.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    from 15,000 km
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty injectors on the early 1.5 dCi

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports hard starting caused by the injectors on the 1.5 dCi of vehicles produced until June 2011. Caradisiac notes jolts on the dCi 110, which reprogramming the injection or replacing the injectors normally resolves, though some owners have no solution. One owner of a 2011 dCi 110 4x4 reports five injectors replaced within 50,000 km; Mister Auto also cites injector fragility.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Particulate filter clogging in urban use

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Parkers and What Car? explain that many diesel Dusters have mostly been driven in town, which clogs the particulate filter; its regeneration only triggers at high speed, and a clogged filter is expensive to replace. What Car? adds that an interrupted regeneration can dilute fuel into the oil, whose level then gradually rises.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 90

  1. From 15,000 km

    Early clutch wear on diesels

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac reports premature clutch wear on diesels, sometimes as early as 15,000 km, with a clutch that slips when cold or judders. Breakerlink lists clutch wear among common faults, along with difficult gear changes, especially on the early diesels.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    from 15,000 km
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty injectors on the early 1.5 dCi

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports hard starting caused by the injectors on the 1.5 dCi of vehicles produced until June 2011. Caradisiac notes jolts on the dCi 110, which reprogramming the injection or replacing the injectors normally resolves, though some owners have no solution. One owner of a 2011 dCi 110 4x4 reports five injectors replaced within 50,000 km; Mister Auto also cites injector fragility.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Particulate filter clogging in urban use

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Parkers and What Car? explain that many diesel Dusters have mostly been driven in town, which clogs the particulate filter; its regeneration only triggers at high speed, and a clogged filter is expensive to replace. What Car? adds that an interrupted regeneration can dilute fuel into the oil, whose level then gradually rises.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  7. Rear suspension spring that can dislodge (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Dacia recalled Dusters whose rear suspension spring can slip off its seats and dislodge during strong suspension rebound, for example when crossing an obstacle. L'argus cites 5,864 Duster 4x2 vehicles produced from 13 March to 2 June 2014 in Pitesti; the repair replaces the rear springs and their lower seats.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 110

  1. From 15,000 km

    Early clutch wear on diesels

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac reports premature clutch wear on diesels, sometimes as early as 15,000 km, with a clutch that slips when cold or judders. Breakerlink lists clutch wear among common faults, along with difficult gear changes, especially on the early diesels.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    from 15,000 km
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty injectors on the early 1.5 dCi

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports hard starting caused by the injectors on the 1.5 dCi of vehicles produced until June 2011. Caradisiac notes jolts on the dCi 110, which reprogramming the injection or replacing the injectors normally resolves, though some owners have no solution. One owner of a 2011 dCi 110 4x4 reports five injectors replaced within 50,000 km; Mister Auto also cites injector fragility.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Particulate filter clogging in urban use

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Parkers and What Car? explain that many diesel Dusters have mostly been driven in town, which clogs the particulate filter; its regeneration only triggers at high speed, and a clogged filter is expensive to replace. What Car? adds that an interrupted regeneration can dilute fuel into the oil, whose level then gradually rises.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  7. Rear suspension spring that can dislodge (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Dacia recalled Dusters whose rear suspension spring can slip off its seats and dislodge during strong suspension rebound, for example when crossing an obstacle. L'argus cites 5,864 Duster 4x2 vehicles produced from 13 March to 2 June 2014 in Pitesti; the repair replaces the rear springs and their lower seats.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 dCi 110 EDC

  1. From 15,000 km

    Early clutch wear on diesels

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac reports premature clutch wear on diesels, sometimes as early as 15,000 km, with a clutch that slips when cold or judders. Breakerlink lists clutch wear among common faults, along with difficult gear changes, especially on the early diesels.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    from 15,000 km
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty injectors on the early 1.5 dCi

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports hard starting caused by the injectors on the 1.5 dCi of vehicles produced until June 2011. Caradisiac notes jolts on the dCi 110, which reprogramming the injection or replacing the injectors normally resolves, though some owners have no solution. One owner of a 2011 dCi 110 4x4 reports five injectors replaced within 50,000 km; Mister Auto also cites injector fragility.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Body and underbody corrosion

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Parkers considers the Duster's anti-corrosion protection light: the tailgate, wiper bracket and doors rust, mostly cosmetically, but more serious corrosion affects the underbody. According to CarGurus, these problems mainly concerned the first examples and were reportedly resolved with the factory change in mid-2014. Breakerlink also reports more rust on early models.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Horn and indicators failing (wiring harness)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    According to Parkers, the wiring harness is a cost-cutting item: wires can corrode and break, and the most common failures are the horn and the indicators. Who Can Fix My Car reports that loose connections at the fuse box can cause electrical arcing and cut the horn.

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Particulate filter clogging in urban use

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Parkers and What Car? explain that many diesel Dusters have mostly been driven in town, which clogs the particulate filter; its regeneration only triggers at high speed, and a clogged filter is expensive to replace. What Car? adds that an interrupted regeneration can dilute fuel into the oil, whose level then gradually rises.

    Versions
    1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Horn that can interfere with the driver's airbag (2017 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    In October 2017, Dacia recalled Dusters produced until 25 May 2017: the horn was not suited to the electrical circuit, with a risk of horn failure and a malfunction of the driver's airbag. The repair consists of checking the contacts and adding a relay.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 16V 105, 1.6 16V 105 GPL, 1.6 SCe 115, 1.2 TCe 125, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110, 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Dacia Duster I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

← Back to the Dacia Duster I guide