Is the new Dacia Duster a quality vehicle?

Is the new Dacia Duster a quality vehicle or will it have problems sooner rather than later?

Nigel Nangle (Bray)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Nigel,

The Duster has been on sale in Europe for more than a decade now and, for the most part, it has built up a decent reputation for reliability. Because it’s so basic, it lacks many of the more modern electronic systems that cause so many problems in more expensive models, which helps. The 1.5 dCi diesel is a sold engine, although you do need to keep an eye out for troubles with the turbo if it hasn’t been serviced properly.

Other things to think about are damage underneath the car from owners trying to drive further off road than the car was designed for. As long as you’re buying one with a full service history I wouldn’t have too many concerns.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe