Dacia Duster 4x4 After 100.000 KM | Long Term Review

This is how my Dacia Duster looks like after 100.000 KM. The honest long term review of a Duster 4x4 owner after using the car for almost 4 years.

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[salmothymus]

Great that you decided to make a review on first 100 000 km. I am now at 123 000 km but with one big difference, much less off roading compared to what you have been doing with yours. Mine is (almost the same) version, October 2018 (now just over 4 years old), no AdBlue, 4x4 110 dci., keyless, Laureate trim. I had absolutely no issues (no water leaking from anywhere, no need for door pistons change, no clutch issues....or anything like it). The single "problem" was one preheater that died last winter and I changed a whole set last month (and yes, my battery died after 2 years). In relation to your experience with door rubbers rubbing the paint to the extent it is clearly unacceptable, I can only have one explanation: the quality of the paint(s) they used on our Dusters is NOT THE SAME. Mine is (extra charged) Beige Dune (I would describe it as "golden") and, compared to your "totally rubbed" places, I have only a VERY MINOR signs of impact...in all sincerity, almost NONE. So, I believe it must be because of the more durable paint (with a transparent over layer). In general, it seems that the quality check in the factory fluctuates (hence those two "dents/spots" on your fuel cover "door"....nothing alike on mine, and the buttons color on the steering wheel....that also, I have no issues with). I agree with almost all off your assessments on the good and bad with just one question: is it really any benefit to have those plastic protective covers on wheel arches (the ones on the doors i strongly believe are obsolete, no use at all) ? I am asking this because I see where I get scratches all along the front parts and sides of the really understand how they reduce the amount of damage (I remember that early video of yours when rear left arch was actually saved from more damage from the hit from another car....but that is really a special case). Also, I remember seeing very rusty arches after the removal of these plastic protectors....I mean after several years of of the prolonged moisture and corrosion under the plastic for the extremely long comment....hope you also post this in "Trails"....😀

[Rugby_Revolution]

Im that guy who likes buying stuff people dont like or critisize.. so I went and bought a duster and I must say that the car has blown me out of the water in every aspect.. offroading is impressive due to the short wheel base and towing a 1.5ton camping trailer with ease, only losing a bit of power on steep inclines.. but nothing that mapping wont sort.

Overall a briliant car if you can look past the outdated tech ect.

[ss]

Considering the mileage you have covered on your Duster, it is in very good condition. I believe you have maintained your car very nicely and the engine being a diesel, it should give you a few more hundred thousand kilometers if periodic services are done at specified intervals.
Wish you more happy mileages to cover.

[eszesfilms]

how much better does the chassis handle than a normal passenger car? It should be used for daily walks on the farm. There is a bumpy, stony road with water washouts. Our urban 2009 year Peugeot 3008 suv needed a complete axle replacement, suspension and other chassis-related parts after 1 year of living here.

[jadams]

Thanks for a really interesting video, with excellent presentation !

[mtristepin]

The rust warranty on a Dacia is valid for 12 years in my country, but maybe it changes between countries. I would suggest that you get your front right door checked, maybe they can apply corrections without you paying something

[Ra_dio_Iberico_eaggc]

Muy bonito tu Duster, para tener ya los 100.000 Km. Pocos coches se le pueden comparar, y eso fastidia incluso a la Empresa Renault, que no lo puede IGUALAR en precios y calidades.

[ninoaiello]

why the timing belt so early? normal maintenance or other problem?

How is the rear diff? Any sign of wear or rust below the car?

[caferacer]

Hi and thanks for the video, nice to hear all those stuff as I have same as yours :)
When you mentioned dashboard rattle (or dashboard cracking sounds), that some owners have - can you please tell me do you maybe know what causes these sounds, or maybe have some links to that topics where that is mentioned? Because I have annoying sound that I can not locate under the dash :)
Thank you in advance!

[mitkovachev]

Hi. Did you not have problem with "check anti-pollution system"?

[jaroslavbrada]

Damnit i just checked mine and it too has the paint strached where the door seals are. Iam will clean it and tape them over with some clear tape to prevent further rubbing.

[dzharoff]

Hi, I love the video! Can you please let me know what the brand of the floor mats is and where can I buy them? And also the phone mount, I was searching for something that fits there but I couldn’t find one. Thank you in advance. Keep up the great content!

[adriandinu]

Cum merge Nortec mt 540 fata de at uri consum etc aderenta off road?

[ahmetkarakaya]

Thanks for the video, some Duster dirvers mension that the cluch engage at a higher point of the clutch pedal. Is ıt same with your car? I wanted to buy one 4x4 Duster but if it has difficult clutch, it would be difficult for heavy city traffic

[charlyheinz]

You have to clean your car sometimes so you find no rost. I have the same car but i clean it more.

[thedctonnyblair]

That's a very great review for the duster. It's currently one of my favorite cars sofar. So my question is what would be your final remarks on this car. Is it a go for or a no go area

[alteregoklause]

Scratches do not count 😇 It would have been interessting how much oil the engine consumed and how long you used the lift kit (and experience), also what happend to your clutch (why did you change it?).
How did the lift kit changed car´s behaviour on street and offroad?
Any pros and cons for lowering the engine?
What´s about tires? Your comments about future tires haven´t been clear to me...
As I understand you´ve had ZERO technical problems? If this is valid its really surprising considering how you use this car offroad.😵‍💫

[AdamXG]

I like your Videos :) greatings from Russia

[adriandinu]

Se poate spala motorul 15 dci 115 hp la jet ca este curat vad?