Underbody / subframe corrosion
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Surface rust underneath, brake lines
Fix: Treat underbody; replace pipes
€100–600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Dacia Logan III
2020–now · Dacia Logan 3
1
engines covered
5
known faults
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The Dacia Logan III has been built since 2020.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN17 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front suspension bushes / drop links
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocking
Fix: Replace parts
€80–250
Faults by engine
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)
Ignition coils
usually 120,000–280,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 75,186, of which 244 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 67 kW (91 hp) · Petrol | 94.5 % | 2021–2025 | 110 g/km | 6.0 L |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 49 kW (67 hp) · Petrol | 2.5 % | 2021–2023 | 118 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)1.0 (999 cm³) · 74 kW (101 hp) · Petrol | 1.8 % | 2021–2025 | 113 g/km | 5.5 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Dacia Logan III have a timing chain or a timing belt?
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D): chain.
What are the known problems with the Dacia Logan III?
The faults with the highest risk: CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco) (80,000–180,000 km, €1,500–4,000); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Dacia Logan III?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot; slipping, high bite point. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio V 2019–Nissan Juke (F16) 2019–Nissan Micra (K14) 2016–2023Dacia Sandero III 2020–smart fortwo / forfour (453) 2014–2024
Other Dacia models
Dacia Jogger 2021–Dacia Spring 2021–Dacia Duster III 2024–Dacia Bigster 2025–Dacia Dokker 2012–2021Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026