Customer reviews for Dacia Duster

Engine is very noisy at times particularly on hills, revs high sometimes when stationary.

I don't like the key - it doesn't fit anywhere snug in the car and you can't put it on a keyring.

Way too many warning beeps and lights, often when there is no reason. If you're going to have all this tech, it needs to work properly, not intermittently or randomly. It suggested I take a break from driving when I'd only been driving for 20 mins. I had high hopes for this car but not really impressed so far.

I changed my car recently from a Jogger 1.6 hybrid extreme which I enjoyed very much but didn’t need a 3rd row of seats so I got a.Duster 1.6 hybrid extreme because although the new 1.8 hybrid engine was succeeding it there were still quite a few of the outgoing 1.6 hybrids avaliable. Very well equipped - heated steering wheel comfortable seats and excellent hybrid system. I regularly get high 60,s / 70’s mpg in ‘B’ mode as the hybrid system gives up to 80% in electric mode.

Highly recommended!

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.

So far exceeding our expectations. Replaced a 2 year old Discovery Sport. The 4x4 version so far does everything excellently that we need from an off road vehicle (mud ruts, wading, and hill descent). Not yet tried snow. The off road controls being a manual dial are so much easier to operate than on screen. Only issue, and this is very minor, is there is only room for one cup holder for rear seat passengers. Mind you if that's the only issue it has to be a pretty good car!

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.

Much better performance than my previous car. I like the heated steering wheel as I suffer Reynauds syndrome.

Dislike intensely the speed limit recognition system as it is often wildly incorrect, particularly on the M4 and some other roads. I have managed without such a system for more than 60yrs and wish I could turn it off completely. The gear shift operation is illogical as I have to push forward instead of pull back to reverse.

I really like driving the car it,s ,comfortable and economical and powerful a couple of niggle,s as follows.

Wing mirror cameras could be adjustable to increase side views.

Boot floor is high, could spare wheel go underneath as mk11.

Rear door handles colour coded as per bodywork.

Automatic tailgate would be useful.

Twin, brighter reversing lights.

Reversing beeper.

These are small points as we would purchase another Dacia.

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.