The car "Renault Duster" the owners, the main disadvantages of

In Russia, more popular crossovers. This type of cars are in demand in different regions. Often these are buying cars due to the large ground clearance and a roomy trunk. And since it's not an SUV, and the fuel consumption of the crossover much lower. Today, a wide variety of machines of this class from various manufacturers. But, as statistics of sales, the most popular is “Renault Duster”. Owner reviews, all cons and features we consider in our today's article.

Appearance

It's No secret that this crossover was built on the basis of the usual “Logan”. This is done primarily for the sake of economy.

Because the manufacturer had a goal to create a good crossover with minimal investment. To develop a new platform, the French was not necessary. However, the car was modified. Externally, the car does not have similarities with the “Logan”. So, the front car has a wide grille with nemurenai headlights. Located on the roof with a powerful roof rails. Here bloated arches, giving the car even more aggression and masculinity.

But behind the car looks less attractive – say reviews owners. “Renault Duster” has a poor shape of the lights and unremarkable the trunk lid.

The problem with the body

The first thing to note fogging of the headlamps. This happens mainly in winter. The reason – the blockage of vents or leakage of the plastic block. The dealer acknowledged the problem as a warranty case and change the lights free of charge. But if the car is bought on the secondary market, all the burdens imposed on the shoulders of the owner.

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What other noted disadvantages in the car "Renault Duster” owner reviews? Disadvantages there are in the painting. Many say that the quality of the paintwork on the French crossover leaves much to be desired. The paint quickly deformed. And it's not bugs, and cracks. "It bursts like old plaster", – say reviews owners. “Renault Duster” after three years of operation covered by the chips (and front and sides). If time does not treat the damaged areas, they will start to corrode. Many winter deform the roof. This is not a result of an accident. As a result, the reflection of the enamel on the roof if floating.

The Most vulnerable areas are the welds and joints of body parts. This is where the paint flakes off (or crack) first.

Dimensions, ground clearance

A Little background from the disadvantages. As for size, the car belongs to the compact class. So, its length is of 4.32 meters, width – of 1.82, height – 1.63 m. The ground clearance on a standard stamped disks – 20 cm. According to reviews, this clearance is enough to drive on snow-covered courtyards and light off road. Naturally, the offroad is better not to meddle.

Interior

If the exterior of the car was quite decent (assuming that the platform was from the car), then on the interior, the French did not bother. It's simple and sparse interior, both in the public “Logan”. This pattern is observed in all versions of "Duster". The minimum configuration and does come with a bunch of stubs, no radio and speakers.

"the interior Design is simple, as five cents", – say reviews owners. “Renault Duster” has a modest three-spoke steering wheel without buttons and ascetic center console. The last two are of the round vent, the control unit stove and emergency button alarm. In max version there is a seven-inch multimedia display and climate control. Seat – comfortable with manual adjustment. Seat enough even for tall passengers. Still, "Duster” – one of the largest cars in its class.

But not without drawbacks. Some noted deficiencies in the “Renault Duster” 2017 owner reviews? First and foremost, a lot of claims about noise isolation. It is practically nonexistent. At speed you can hear the rumble of wheels, the sound of the motor, vibration, creaking cheap plastic. This whole "Symphony orchestra" is accompanied by the owner almost since buying the car. Over time the squeaks are amplified. Also there are claims to ergonomics in crossover “Renault Duster”. Owner reviews note the inconvenient location of the selector lever. Because it is difficult to control the stove while driving, as access is partially restricted.

One More thing – the erroneous readings of fuel level in the tank on the dashboard. Arrow can show the full level with tank empty, and Vice versa. This problem is solved in the following way. Turn ignition off, press the reset button day gap. Without releasing button, turn ignition. But to start the engine is not necessary. Push the button should be until then, until all the symbols on the onboard computer. Then click on it several times, until you earnthe fuel pointer.

The Following minus – is an ill-conceived scheme of drain. Because of this, often water retained between the body and door, near the hinges. Next is wiring, which is beginning to rot because of this. Also, water can penetrate into the interior, but the cause of this is air conditioning. Over time it begins to flow. The reason - incorrectly installed element of the condensate. But as the reviews say, after 2013 this shortcoming had been remedied at the factory.

Turning this question to the dealer owners receive the following information. The condensate enters the interior of the vehicle due to blockage of drainage system in the heating unit. Also this system can be deformed. The fault is eliminated by the warranty. But then again, if the machine is not new, the problem owner is left alone.

Power section

The Car is completed with three engine types:

• Petrol K4M. Its working volume is 1.6 liters. Power – 102 horsepower.
• Diesel K9K for a half liter. Power unit – 109 horsepower.
• Petrol F4R. Is the flagship in the line and develops 135 horsepower capacity.

Problem areas for each we consider separately.

K4M

This engine is the base for the crossover “Renault Duster”. Typical fault – floating engine speed. Also, owners say the short life of timing belt.

It must be changed no later than every 60 thousand kilometers. On a run of 30 thousand gasoline engine can troit. Often, the problem is in the ignition. It's either the spark or high voltage wires. Another motor K4M quickly become contaminated throttle.

K9K

What is the disadvantages of diesel «Renault Duster” owner reviews? Diesel – it's not always good, especially in the harsh edges. At a temperature below -30 degrees this engine very hard to start. Not help even a special additive to liquefy the fuel. But that's not all. Do not think that is the main problem with this motor. According to owner reviews, diesel «Renault Duster» could not gain a fast speed. Felt noticeable failures. Also this motor is fussy about fuel quality. What else is talking about “Renault Duster” 109 diesel owners?

The Engine is equipped with EGR. This system breaks down after 100 thousand kilometers. To repair it is expensive, so the owners decide to drown out the EGR valve. Just for this work out around noon and 15 thousand rubles. The operation is performed in the service. On the valve installed plugs, and an electronic control unit to reflash. But such work is worth doing after the car was out of warranty.

F4R

This motor is equipped with phase-shifters that go down to about 70 thousand kilometers. Seems the crankshaft position sensor. As well as on the base of the motor, the two-liter has a problem with the throttle. It quickly becomes polluted, which swim idle. Yet two-liter versions have problems with the exhaust system. At the junction of the resonator with a pipe cracks, which the part of gases breaks out. Also on the engine F4R “Renault Duster” starts to make noise the timing mechanism.

This indicates the wear of the idlers and the belt itself. Even the owners are faced with the problem of launching “cold” in the winter time. After 100 thousand miles the engine starts “aplevich” crankshaft seal.

Conclusion

So we found out what has pitfalls crossover “Renault Duster”. As you can see, this car has many disadvantages. But this does not mean that it is bad. When buying on the secondary market you need to choose the instance that in time took everything. And on new machines all issues fixes by the dealer.