Headlights and lights Dacia: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Dacia models it appears in.

- Low severityFrequency: CommonDacia Sandero IIElectrical faults in the battery and the light switchThe Sandero II's original battery rarely lasts beyond four years, and the combined light and indicator switch on the steering column fails fairly often; these are cheap faults to fix but can stop the car passing the MOT.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia Duster IISide indicator failure caused by poorly protected wiringThe side indicator light can stop working because of a badly positioned connecting wire that rubs against the bodywork and wears or breaks; the replacement-part manufacturer Hella documents the fault on Dusters built between 2010 and 2018, which includes the early Duster II cars.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia Duster IILighting and indicator faults in the Duster II inspectionAt the German TÜV the Duster II fails for lighting more often than average, specifically the indicators and the lighting system in general. It is a minor and cheap defect, distinct from the side indicator wiring problem seen on early units.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with headlights and lights do Dacia cars have?

In 2 models from Dacia there are 3 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: electrical faults in the battery and the light switch, side indicator failure caused by poorly protected wiring and lighting and indicator faults in the Duster II inspection. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Dacia models have the most problems with headlights and lights?

Dacia Duster II (2 faults) and Dacia Sandero II (1 fault).