Suspension, exhaust, brakes and valve collets on the Logan I

Engine / equipment

Dacia Logan I and Logan MCV I (petrol, LPG and diesel)

Period mentioned

2004–2012

Symptoms

Joints and track-rod ends that wear quickly, a short-lived exhaust, brake hoses from the sixth year and then discs, lights; batteries, starters, fuel pumps, door locks, crankshaft sensors and ignition leads.

Possible cause described

Inspection and breakdown-service data. Recalls: faulty valve collets on 2010 model-year cars (possible engine damage), loosely fixed alternator wiring (fire risk), the brake-light switch (2009) and an ABS warning lamp that might not light up.

Check for the garage

Check the campaigns by VIN; check the front axle, brake hoses, exhaust and lights before the roadworthiness test.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database