Customer reviews for Dacia DusterDacia Duster according to those who use it on a daily basis

I like the fantastic shape, the overall look and appearance. It drives beautifully and smooth and is quite economical. The entertainment function is quite odd as it randomly plays the radio automatically when starting the engine or it doesn’t, and then it’s really difficult to work it. Plus, it doesn’t stay on the chosen channel. I am also surprised this day and age that it doesn’t have a windscreen heater for those frosty mornings. I also find navigating through the functions quite complicated.

I like the high driving position and good solid feel of the vehicle, which I think is great value for money. It is very enjoyable to drive and the controls are all easily at hand. I am not quite so keen on the electronic hand brake, but I expect I will get used to it. I do find the armrest on the centre console does get in the way somewhat when you are putting on your seatbelt. What would be really useful is a USB socket above the rear view mirror to make fitting a dash cam easier.

traded my mk2 duster comfort for the mk3 expression 2wd, you wouldnt think they are the same make. The expression is excellent, much better than i expected. Great to drive, comfortable, everything that i wanted and more, very happy duster driver.

I am not very tech savvy, media system took me a bit of time to sort, but i think most will find it easy.

Downside for me is the owners hand book is now digital, being old school i would still prefer a book, but we do need to save the trees

Salesman at dealership , excellent, could not fault him . I purchased side steps with car , told before collecting car that couldn’t fit them as some bracket was wrong, picked car up and arranged a date so they could be installed, took car back on arranged date , on returning to collect car , side steps still not fitted as brackets wrong again, so another date was made after a lengthy wait , this it was successful. Would not purchase a car through that dealer again;( Hendy )

This is my 4th Duster. Over the years the design has improved and quality of the interior/exterior too. Drives well, handles nicely. The small engine has enough power for the size of vehicle. The only downside I have found so far with the new model is the quality of the speakers for hands free calls - apparently sounds like I am under water to the person I am calling. Recently experienced for myself when taking a call from someone else in a slightly older Duster.

Who needs a Land Rover Discovery? The Duster is a great comfortable road car, with plenty of room for dogs, family and luggage. It's economical and a pleasure to drive. The new features like all-round cameras are very useful. In the snow, ice and heavy rain, the Duster is a very capable 4x4, handling steep slopes with ease and is exceptionally sure-footed. It drives across a ploughed field with ease. And so reasonably priced, it's a no-brainer.

Could do with a more user friendly computer system . It is extremely difficult to use . On a small note , the seat belt female connectors could be a little longer , I have great difficulty thrusting my hand down between my seat and the central arm rest to insert the seatbelt spigot ! It is nice to drive when you are not eternally stuck in traffic jams !! Oh yes , front cameras would be great for close parking .

There is an issue with the battery or charging but despite dashboard error messages the diagnostics say there is no fault therefore Renault/Dacia refuse to do anything. Nice car to drive but 42mpg is no where good enough probably due to the battery problems. Got rid of it after 3 months and probably won’t consider another. The last two Dusters were brilliant 2025 version failed to even make the grade.

Like the overall look and driving experience. Would be better if the seatbelt hieght was adjustable as it is uncomfortable if not wearing a collared shirt. It is really annoying that the radio shuts down so quickly after switching the engine off. We often travel on ferries sitting in the car for around 1/2 an hour. The battery will not run down if the radio is in use for this length of time.

This model is night and day better than my previous Duster and it was very good. The styling is spot on and the seating roomier. The dashboard layout and information screen is superb. The new engine is nippy and more economical. I recently travelled from Devon to Glasgow on one tank of petrol. The only improvement I would like to have seen is softer surfaces on dashboard and door panels.