Dacia Logan 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
105 PS
1.6L 16V Benzin
Refined four-cylinder
Decent75 PS
1.4L NA Benzin
4 weaknesses
Good ChoiceBody Variants
The Dacia Logan 1 is available as Sedan and Wagon — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Dacia Logan 1 is available with 7 engine variants — from 68 to 105 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Dacia 1.5L dCi (Diesel, 68–90 PS) comes with 2 different engines: K9K-50kW (2005–2012, Be Careful) and K9K-63kW (2006–2012, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L dCi!
The Dacia 1.2L 16V (Petrol, 75 PS) has the D4F-55kW (1.2L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Dacia 1.4L NA (Petrol, 75 PS) has the K7J (1.4L NA) — rated: "Good Choice", 4 known weaknesses.
The Dacia 1.4L NA (LPG, 75 PS) has the K7J-LPG (1.4L NA) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Dacia 1.6L 16V (Petrol, 105 PS) has the K4M (1.6L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Dacia 1.6L 8V (Petrol, 84–87 PS) has the K7M-64kW (1.6L 8V) — rated: "Good Choice", 4 known weaknesses.
The Dacia 1.6L 8V (LPG, 84–87 PS) has the K7M-64kW-LPG (1.6L 8V) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rust on sills and wheel arches Due to poor paint quality and inadequate corrosion protection, rust forms early on sills, wheel arches, and underbody. Vehicles in salt regions are particularly badly affected. Symptoms: Visible rust blisters on sills, underbody, and wheel arch edges; paint flaking at lower door edges from 80,000 km | Medium |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 64 weaknesses have been documented for the Dacia Logan 1 (2004–2012) — 56 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Rust, Suspension, Brakes, Electronics. Considered reliable: K7J (1.4L NA), K7M-64kW (1.6L 8V).
Logan (K9K-50kW, 2005–2012) — Be Careful: Injectors worn out, Turbocharger worn, Connecting rod bearing damage from oil neglect. Power: 68–75 PS.
Logan (K9K-63kW, 2006–2012) — Be Careful: Injectors worn out, Turbocharger worn, Connecting rod bearing damage from oil neglect. Power: 86–90 PS.
Logan (K4M, 2006–2012) — Be Careful: Timing belt every 120,000 km, VVT actuator sticking, Ignition coils susceptible to moisture. Power: 105 PS.
Logan (D4F-55kW, 2009–2012) — Be Careful: Recall: faulty valve cotters, Timing belt every 90,000 km, Oil in spark plug tubes. Power: 75 PS.
Logan (K7M-64kW-LPG, 2008–2012) — Be Careful: Observe timing belt interval, Crankshaft axial play, Valve seat wear from LPG operation. Power: 84–87 PS.
Logan (K7J-LPG, 2009–2012) — Be Careful: Critical timing belt interval, Thermostat sticking, Valve seat wear from LPG operation. Power: 75 PS.
Logan (K7M-62kW-LPG, 2011–2016) — Be Careful: Observe timing belt interval, Crankshaft axial play, Valve seat wear from LPG operation. Power: 84–87 PS.
Logan (D4F-55kW-LPG, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: Recall: faulty valve cotters, Timing belt every 90,000 km, Oil in spark plug tubes. Power: 75 PS.
What to watch out for with the Dacia Logan? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee