EngineMedium
TCe petrol oil consumption and turbo wear
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Check oil level and listen for turbo whine
2013–2025 Dacia Duster · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Dacia Duster typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £750–£2,200
- Top three risks, from
- £1,700
- Worst case, everything
- £9,650
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2025 Dacia Duster is turbocharger replacement at £750–£2,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,660–£9,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ExhaustMedium
DPF issues on dCi diesels used in town
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Run to temperature and check for warnings
TransmissionMedium
Crunching when shifting into 2nd or 3rd gear, or a noticeable whine under load.
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · With the engine running, depress the clutch and shift briskly between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears to feel for resistance or crunching from worn synchromesh.
SuspensionMedium
Bush and damper wear from rough-road use
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen over broken surfaces and check ride height
BodyMedium
Corrosion on underbody components on older cars
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Inspect the underside and suspension components
HVACMedium
Air conditioning blows warm air due to a holed condenser.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Switch the A/C to maximum cold. Shine a torch through the lower front grille to check the exposed condenser for obvious stone damage or oily residue indicating a refrigerant leak.
SteeringMedium
Heavy steering at low speeds or whining noise when turning the wheel.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully lock-to-lock while stationary. Listen for excessive whining from the electro-hydraulic pump and feel for inconsistent assistance.
ElectricalLow
Fuel gauge displaying incorrect levels or fluctuating erratically.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Cycle the ignition and observe the fuel gauge sweep. Check if the indicated level matches the expected range, or look for sudden drops during a short forecourt drive.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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