KNOWN FAULTS · Dacia

Dacia Logan MCV (II) 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) common problems.

2013–2020 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Three-cylinder timing chain, lights and campaigns on the Logan IIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Dacia Logan II and Logan MCV II (petrol, LPG and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2012–2020
Symptoms: On the three-cylinders (SCe 75, TCe 90 and 100), a chain that stretches early with a risk of serious failure and sometimes high oil consumption; failing dipped beams, tail lights and indicators, oil leaks, brake discs and suspension at the roadworthiness test; starter, ignition lock and battery.
Possible cause described: The naturally aspirated 1.2 16V is far more reliable. Many recalls (KBA): driver airbag (2012–2013 and 2018), track rod (17/9–4/12/2015), front-right caliper, steering-column mounting (23/11/2016–4/1/2018), trailer module, battery (11–14/6/2018) and bonnet latch (2/9/2020–15/1/2021).
Check for the garage: Listen to the chain when cold and measure oil consumption; check every campaign by VIN; check lights and leaks 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.

Applies if: Only cars built from 29/5 to 25/6/2020.

Recall: rear brake drum linings on the Logan MCV II (June 2020)Brakes

Engine / equipment: Second-generation Dacia Logan MCV built from 29/5 to 25/6/2020
Period mentioned: 2020
Symptoms: The rear brake drum linings are not the right ones and can impair the stability control (ESP).
Possible cause described: According to L'argus (January 2021), non-compliant linings were fitted in the rear brake drums of Logan MCVs built from 29/5 to 25/6/2020 (287 cars in France), the last ones before this generation ended. Dacia has written to owners by registered letter since December 2020.
Check for the garage: Ask Dacia by VIN whether your car is in the recall. The check takes about 20 minutes; if the linings have to be replaced, nearly two hours.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Stretched timing chain on the 0.9 and 1.2 TCeValve timing

Engine / equipment: 0.9 TCe (H4Bt) and 1.2 TCe (H5Ft) turbo petrol
Period mentioned: Approx. 2012–2020
Symptoms: Metallic chain rattle, especially when cold or at idle; engine light with a crankshaft–camshaft correlation code; in serious cases the chain jumps and damages the valves.
Possible cause described: The chain, meant to last the engine’s life, can stretch early; tensioners and plastic guides wear, and very long oil-change intervals speed up the wear.
Check for the garage: With any chain noise or a P0016 code, diagnose straight away: measure the stretch and check the tensioner and guides before the timing jumps. Shorten oil-change intervals.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote for the chain kit.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.