The rapidly gaining popularity of the French "state employee" Renault Logan attracts an increasing number of fans to his person. And this is no coincidence, since today a vast army of owners has managed to make sure of its undeniable practicality, unpretentiousness, maintainability and competitive price, as evidenced by numerous reviews of the owners. For most fans, the luggage compartment of the “Frenchman”, enviable for classmates, also plays an important role. This car has both advantages and disadvantages. Fortunately, all the cons are minor.

After the release of the third generation, the shortcomings that occurred in previous generations and identified over a seven-year period of operation were kindly eliminated by the manufacturer, as noted by the owners' reviews. Also in the updated Renault Logan, useful options appeared.

Further, we will indicate in detail the advantages and disadvantages of this car, based on reliable facts and reviews of the owners, which will allow the future owner to form a picture before buying the specified car.

Features in ergonomics and quality aspects of performance

Ergonomic moments are very important for every motorist, since they indicate not only the list of functions that this or that Renault Logan equipment has, but also allow you to get an understanding of the quality conditions of the materials used by the manufacturer to build the interior.

Among the main advantages there is a low and competitive cost of the car. If we ask ourselves by comparing the cost parameter of similar configuration options with those present in budget classmates, then one important point becomes clear: an adequate price tag is one of the main advantages of this car.

The basic Renault Logan is able to offer the client a minimum list of convenient options, which allows the rational owner not only to save money at the time of purchase, but also to acquire a balanced and practical car.

Having analyzed all the minuses and pluses of the “Frenchman”, one cannot ignore the build quality of its nodes. Looking at the photo, you do not notice any flaws in fitting the panels of both the body and interior decoration. Nothing hints at the desire of the manufacturer to succumb to the temptation in terms of savings.

However, many video reviews are able to refute this misleading impression. Especially clearly this moment affects the interior, which sins with uneven joints, constantly present "crickets", the presence of backlash in the dashboard elements. Such shortcomings cannot leave the driver unirritated.

If we ignore some of the inaccuracies present in the assembly of the interior panels, we can state that Renault Logan does not have so many shortcomings. All the cons are not so terrible. This is evidenced by the reviews of the owners.

In a cohort of advantages, one can single out the presence of an innovative multimedia complex, which has become available for second-generation sedans, but for an additional fee. Among the functional capabilities of this progressive system, the main ones can be distinguished, namely:

• the presence of a modern navigation module;
• the ability to listen to music programs in high quality, reproduced through 4 speakers;
• video accessibility.

The climate control system, which did not undergo its structural changes after restyling, showed its best sides in the harsh conditions of Russian climatic regions.

Many drivers have noticed that in cold weather, the standard heating system is enough to quickly ensure the optimal air temperature inside the cabin. In the summer, the air conditioner is also able to work without significant failures and does not need to be refueled for 3-5 years.

Separately, I would like to dwell on the consideration of the interior space of Renault Logan and the volume of the luggage section. These aspects have received a lot of attention in recent years. In terms of the reserve of space, the “Frenchman”, if not the leader, then definitely confidently belongs to the cohort of favorites. Official data indicate the presence of as many as 510 liters of usable space at the disposal of the Renault Logan trunk.

Let's touch on the operating experience

Renault Logan has been plying Russian open spaces for over 10 years. For such a solid period, the owners were able to identify with sufficient accuracy both the positive aspects of the model and all the disadvantages.

An indisputable preference is the colossal reliability of motors, which is now rare. In the engine lineup, you can find both 8-valve and more advanced 16-valve units. Experience shows that engines reach the milestone of 300 thousand km without the need for major repairs. Such enviable indicators can be achieved by those owners who clearly comply with all regulatory requirements regarding maintenance regarding the timeliness in replacing candles, liquids, filter elements, etc.

The disadvantages of the units are obviously losing dynamic and speed indicators. In these disciplines, the "Frenchman" can only compete with representatives of domestic production.

Also, the fuel consumption of the model is not able to please the practical owner. Sometimes Renault Logan can upset with consumption reaching 12 liters in urban mode. That's probably all the cons.

As transmissions for this car, the manufacturer used the following units:

• Manual transmission (it has 5 steps at its disposal);
• 4-level "automatic", which is based on a hydromechanical design.

There were no comments to the mechanical unit. The box is endowed with a relatively simple design solution, which allows it to achieve enviable mileage in a non-repair mode. Also, this transmission is able, in tandem with the engine, to provide the car with faster acceleration compared to the version equipped with an “automatic”.

Let's move on to the suspension. Its design features will please with simplicity. The front end has a MacPherson strut layout, which has proven itself on the positive side due to its energy intensity and reliability. In the rear chassis, there is a semi-dependent design that has long been familiar to everyone with its indispensable and main attribute - a torsion beam.

An important advantage of the suspension is the absence of complex elements in its design, and this is almost the main factor in the reliability and cheapness of many parts.

Summing up

Today, Renault Logan is one of the most inexpensive and unpretentious cars on the Russian market. The model has enviable reliability and maintainability, which makes it possible not to often resort to the need for repairs, although it has its advantages and disadvantages, and it is not in vain that the owners' reviews say that the disadvantages are very small. If such a need arises, then the costly part is not capable of ruining the owner. By and large, the model will suit practical motorists who put the advantages indicated here at the forefront and are ready to forgive Renault Logan some minor shortcomings.

Renault Logan 2 phase (after 2008) is a car that needs no introduction. In it, if not at the wheel, then in the passenger seat, probably every second resident of the city was sitting. And it would seem that everything in this machine is known. But only until it comes to buying it in the secondary market. And here the questions begin, when it breaks, what breaks, how much it will cost. Now you will know the answers to these questions.

We will talk about Renault Logan 2013 release with a mileage of 70 thousand kilometers. The seller wants 310 thousand rubles for the car. As for the purchase of a new car, the second generation of the model with a 1.6 liter engine is on sale. The car has become prettier, more comfortable and functional inside.

General impression

It is difficult to talk about general impressions, because. everyone has their own. In short, Renault Logan 2 phases have average visibility, very small side mirrors, uncomfortable seats and a weak, “strangled” engine. An obvious plus is the suspension, which forgives virtually any road adversity.

There is no feeling of any comfort, compared with classmates. The operation of the gearbox and engine, landing, finishing materials, etc. - all this is at a very average level. Although, I must say, the car has no crickets. Among the same classmates with passing mileage is a rarity.

Owners of Logans of the 1st generation are trying to justify many of the shortcomings and disadvantages by the low price of ownership, they say, "show indulgence, this is a budget car." Yes, there is truth in this. But there are fundamental things that cannot be forgiven. The first is design. Yet some of the competitors interior looks much nicer. The second is the location of the buttons. They seem to be made not for people, and it is difficult to get used to them.

But let's turn to the technical side of the issue and find out the weaknesses of the Renault Logan 2 phase.

Engine

For all the years of work, service center specialists most often note such major engine sores as a leak in the front crankshaft oil seal, the problem begins to appear at a range of 40 to 100 thousand kilometers, and failure of the ignition coil. It does not withstand temperature extremes, cracks over time, and the engine starts to triple.

In problems with starting the engine, the fuel filter is also to blame. Well, or, as many write on the Internet, its absence. Moreover, he was in the first phase of Logan. Only the owners complained about its unfortunate location and the French during restyling integrated it into the fuel pump. The decision is controversial, because. from now on, the part is changed only in the assembly. You need to carefully monitor the timing belt.

Box

According to the same service center specialists, the most common sore found on the second Logan is oil leakage from the oil seal of the left drive of a mechanical transmission. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the gearbox. Or almost none. On the Internet, only the lazy did not write about the reverse gear, which switches with a characteristic crunch. It's all about the lack of synchronization. To avoid it, you need to squeeze the clutch, wait 2 seconds and “stick” the gear. Then the torque from the engine will have time to synchronize with the torque on the gearbox.

Suspension

During operation, such a problem arises as the failure of ball bearings and silent blocks of the front levers. These are the main points that mechanics face. And there is practically nothing to add. Suspension Renault Logan 2 phase - indeed, a strong point! And, even if something breaks, the availability and prices of spare parts offset the unpleasant effect. True, there is one sore subject - uneven wear of the brake pads. But it depends more on the driving style, the origin of the spare parts and who installed them and with what hands.

Electrician

The most common sore is a broken horn. Due to poor soldering during operation, the contact departs. It is treated by replacing the steering column switch.

household sores

There are more than a dozen angry reviews on the Internet for household sores of Renault Logan Phase 2. For example, about incomprehensibly falling out foglights. Yes, it happens that they crack, but more often in winter, when you park in a snowdrift in a “hot” car. And the often mentioned problem with breaking off the headlight mount is hardly possible without physical impact.

Logan also has other weaknesses. The most common are cracking of the paintwork of the gutters of the rear fenders and the roof (this is a factory defect), and the formation of chips on the rear fenders (appear during off-road driving).

There are many cons. But there is also a pleasant moment. Most Renault Logan sores can be repaired in a garage. The car is simple, and, apart from some work that requires special tools, it is serviced elementarily.

If we talk about love or dislike for Renault Logan Phase 2, then the story is twofold. It's all about the people who buy it. They can be safely divided into 2 contingents: the first are those who did not have enough money for something else, and they took Logan out of hopelessness, and the second - who, on the contrary, approached the choice of a car as rationally as possible and counted every ruble.

Yes, the car has many flaws. But they all overlap with the very “indestructibility” that everyone is talking about. The only thing that you need to see before buying is who was the previous owner of the car. Of course, if it was a taxi company, then the car must be checked especially carefully.

The beautiful Renault Logan sedan was originally created for developing countries. That is, for those people who do not need an expensive car, but at the same time they require a technologically advanced car with a modern appearance. In principle, Renault completed the task. Logan is not a very expensive car, but it meets all the requirements of a modern car. However, when creating the car there were many shortcomings. Now, Renault Logan of the 1st generation, although it fulfills all the requirements in its price segment, however, has a number of unpleasant drawbacks.

Weaknesses Renault Logan 2004-2015 release

• Gas pedal;
• Crunch in the gearbox;
• wheel bearings;
• Brake force distributor;
• Wipers and paintwork;
• Headlight mounts.

When choosing any car, you should immediately pay attention to the engine. Engine capacity is in the range of 1.4-1.6 liters. Power from 75 to 113 horsepower. For such a price, the characteristics are at a high level, but there are obvious drawbacks.

Due to low temperatures, sticking of the gas pedal occurs. Tip: This can be avoided by lubricating the pedal cable with frost-resistant machine oil in winter. If the owner constantly fills in low-quality fuel, after 10,000 kilometers, malfunctions will begin. For cars with mileage from 30-40,000 km. There is a high chance that the pump will fail.

Transmission

When you turn on the reverse gear, a crunch is heard, initially it will be difficult to identify exactly where it crunches. This is due to the lack of a reverse gear synchronizer.

It is rather weak, shock absorbers can fail with a run of 10-15,000 km. Wheel bearings often do not live even up to 30 thousand km. run.

Brake system

The front brake pads in each car begin to wear out over time, but in Renault Logan this happens unevenly. After 10,000 km, the rear brake force distributor creaks. In the future, they may completely refuse. To keep them in shape, they need to be constantly lubricated every 10 thousand km.

Windshield wipers will need to be changed frequently. They wear out quickly, a strong creak makes it clear about the problem with them. The paint quality is not top notch. It will take a little time, you will immediately notice small scratches on the body.

From a bad road, the upper mounts of the headlights begin to crack. This machine is suitable for the "ideal" city, so you should be careful with the operation. Vibration can cause front fog lights to fall out.

Feedback from car owners only confirms the weaknesses of Renault Logan 2004-2015 described above. Consider these sores when buying.

The main disadvantages of Renault Logan 1st generation

• At first, the owner will be uncomfortable with the handles in the form of "notches".
• Trunk. There is a small ledge in the trunk, so when loading any cargo, it will scratch. An additional minus in the trunk is hinges, plugs and wires. If you accidentally hook them, they will come off.
• Glove box. Manufacturers spared a place for him. It is sorely lacking for use. The torpedo has a rounded shape, it is impossible to put things on it.
• Oil filter. If you take it off, there is a high probability of burning your hand. You can avoid this by removing the collector, but you will have to make an effort and spend a lot of time.
• Creak. Almost everything in the cabin creaks. No matter how the driver or passengers turn, whatever opens, it all creaks.
• Hydraulic booster tank. Pretty loosely attached. In addition, it also holds a radiator. He constantly gets out, which brings discomfort to the owner of the car.
• Sealed the doors. If snow is not removed from the door seals in winter, it begins to gradually penetrate into the passenger compartment. This problem is not so terrible, but it can deliver a lot of discomfort to the driver.
• Small mirrors in the car. A small minus, because there is a special equipment with fairly large mirrors.
• Cabin filter. Its replacement brings many difficulties. They change rarely, quickly, but in this car it can take a whole day. If you do not want to waste time, you can simply use the services of specialists in any car service.
• There is no light bulb in the trunk. The disadvantage is insignificant, but brings discomfort in some situations.
• The fuses can only be reached by opening the driver's door. Any car rusts and deforms over time, so when you open this door in rainy weather, water can get on the fuse. This will lead to serious consequences.
• Accelerates slowly. The reason is poor aerodynamics.
• The manufacturer did not think over the location of the wipers. The glass gets wet, the driver turns on the wipers, and only a part of the “tears” is wiped off. This is very annoying and does not allow you to concentrate on the road.

For most motorists, these shortcomings in the modern world are considered unacceptable. Do not forget that the price of Renault Logan is low, and sore spots are not so fatal. When reviewing any car, it is worth considering all the pros and cons, and the first Logans have much more of them.

Pros and cons of Renault Logan

• The doors are very high and wide. It is very comfortable.
• Despite the fact that the car is not very expensive, the seats are modern and very comfortable. The landing is comfortable, the quality of the lining is excellent, and sitting on such seats is simply very pleasant.
• The car is well prepared for the cold. The stove in the car perfectly heats the interior, and uses a minimum of resources. The stove in the car is modern and designed in such a way that it heats the temperature inside the cabin evenly.
• Renault Logan has a very high seating position. Due to the high ground clearance, this car will pass in places where some crossovers are simply powerless.
• The suspension is ideal for domestic roads and driving conditions, because it is simply "Indestructible" (But do not take it literally). Even high mileage is not an indication that the suspension has overtaken wear.
• Engine tested by time. They are very reliable and rarely require repairs. In addition, the engine in Renault Logan is omnivorous and can drive A-92, A-95 or A-98. In addition, the consumption in mixed mode is about 8 liters per 100 kilometers.
• The gas tank box is closed with a key. Many cars of the same class are limited to conventional traffic jams. This is a very good advantage if the owner always leaves the car on the street. He can be calm that hooligans do not steal fuel from him.
• The car is very cheap. This applies not only to the price of a new car, but also to maintenance. The owner of the car does not need a lot of money even for a major overhaul. In addition, Renault Logan is very easy to maintain, so many parts can be replaced or replaced by oneself. In addition, it is not only inexpensive, but also reliable.
• The car engine is ideal for the harsh Russian winter. Even after several years of operation, it will start without problems at a temperature of minus 35 degrees.
• If you have turned off the car and are about to get out of it, but did not turn off the headlights, the car will inform you about this using a sound signal that the “Brain” of the car gives. The system is able to determine whether you have turned off the headlights or not and give a signal if this has not been done.
• Renault engineers perfectly protected the engine crankcase and other components. Considering the state of domestic roads, this enhanced protection eliminates the risk of engine damage.

Conclusion.

The car has many advantages. However, Renault Logan's vulnerabilities are quite significant. Not fully thought out design of the body and interior, shortcomings with the trunk, not well-developed aerodynamics and much more. It all spoils the overall picture. Be that as it may, the advantages in the car are much more significant. Thanks to this, the new Renault Logan is very popular in the domestic market and is actively bought up in car dealerships. Many owners say that the car is peculiar and "Unaccustomed", but this is tolerable. Given the price segment, such minor flaws can simply be written off. In addition, many of the disadvantages in the car can be easily corrected on their own.

P.S.: We will be grateful if you describe in the comments below the main shortcomings and frequent breakdowns of your car of this brand, identified during operation.

Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Renault Logan with mileage was last modified: October 18th, 2018 by Administrator

Renault Logan is a car that has quite a lot of obvious advantages, and is operated by millions of people around the world. But despite all the flawlessness, Logan has some weak spots. These shortcomings and problem nodes arise mainly due to the use of inexpensive materials when assembling a car. We will consider the main problem areas in the infographic.

Engine

• Sticking of the gas pedal at sub-zero temperatures. In cold weather, the braid of the pedal cable is deformed and can cause the cable to get stuck. In winter, it is required to lubricate the cable with machine frost-resistant oil.
• Engine tripping and. It occurs already after 10-15 thousand kilometers, if the fuel is not systematically filled with high quality.
• Rapid wear of the camshaft seal.
• The pump can fail already at 30-40 thousand of the distance traveled.

Body

• During operation, wipers wear out quickly, a strong creak appears. Replacement required.
• Poor paint quality. Chips and can appear quickly enough.
• The front door stoppers are loose and loosen.

Chassis

• Wheel bearings rarely live longer than 30 thousand kilometers due to lack of lubrication.
• On a run of 10-15 thousand, they fail.

Transmission

• Crunch when reverse gear is engaged - due to a design feature (there is no reverse gear synchronizer).

headlights

• The upper mounts of the headlights - crack even from bad roads.
• Front foglights fall out from vibration.

Brake system

• Squeaking and further failure of the rear brake force distributor. It starts with a run of 10 thousand km and requires lubrication every 10 thousand km.
• Uneven wear.

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2019-07-19 17:30:36

Mileage 60,000 km - the only thing that was abnormal - it was a torn boot on the gearshift lever. There were no more problems!

2019-02-07 15:38:13

Maybe because I have a DACIA Logan, not Renault, then this whole list does not fit my car (mileage 230t.)

2019-02-07 15:35:49

13 years mileage 130 thousand just now replacing the pump and a year ago the Stoics plus replacing ball joints three times the rest is better than fret

Vladislav

2017-02-03 09:40:28

Inaccurate information - I drove 40,000 km on Logan, there is a weak point in the crankshaft oil seal front, rear, left inner boot of the drive. Bearings with a run of 73,000, still good, I also disagree with the rest.

2017-02-02 14:28:28

Outdated stereotypes, 90% of the information is not true

2017-01-22 07:57:22

logan 2010 mileage 41000km. I own 5 years. Great car. no damage, no repair

2016-11-24 08:39:40

Phase 1 never had such problems, it started with phase 2, when the power wires were shortened by a few millimeters.

2016-06-24 12:14:28

I can’t say that everything is true, I will only agree with the coloring and add steering tips.

Gregory

2015-07-14 08:49:57

Breaking the wires of the signal button on the left steering column switch is a common failure. And not only not Logans, but also on other Renaults, where the same node is found.

Ivan atlib.ru

2015-07-09 13:17:05

Thanks for the idea of ​​strong places, worth considering.

2015-07-09 11:26:50

Phase 1 2008, mileage 85k, all rubber bands were changed for 70k (bushings, racks, salent blocks) as well as brake discs. We welded a muffler, rotted away (even faster it rotted away than there was a breakdown) Where are the statistics of strong points? at minus 38 without warming up, it started the first time

Alexander Sukhinin

2015-03-11 22:06:20

Logan 1.6 16th grade 2011. From the repair, not counting the scheduled maintenance, the replacement of the front brake discs every 80 thousand. mileage, 120 thousand. replacement of steering rods and front hub bearings, 140 thousand. replacement of the resonator, 160 thousand. replacement of ball bearings and zad.kolodok. 200 thousand replacement of silent blocks and shock absorbers, wiring in the sound signal sensor I re-solder every 40 thousand. I travel around Moscow.

2014-12-24 12:43:32

Thank you, Pavel, for sharing with us, and with all the owners of Logan, your breakdowns. Such remarks will certainly take note of more than one loganovod.

Pavel Petrukhin

2014-12-24 11:03:31

Renault Logan 2008, engine 1.4 - class 8 Mileage for 2014 - 121 thousand km. I don’t consider this a breakdown, but my foglights cracked after 3 months, one by one. I didn't even change it under warranty, I just turned it off. The windshield cracked at 45 thousand, and it cracked not from a stone hitting it, but cracked from under the left wiper - a crack went. Well, light bulbs burn out everywhere and always. Yes, the sinking of the gas pedal began about half a year later, I was terribly scared))). And the first serious breakdown happened at 75 thousand, the timing broke. The result - the valves were bent - Repair -16 thousand. And so the norms. The suspension is excellent, consumables for oils and filters are very small, and I change everything myself. And forgot. At the current moment, almost all the backlighting of the front panel buttons burned out - only the backlight of the right power window remained, the rest does not light up, but replacing all these buttons is quite expensive. So I see no reason to change. Good car. anything is better than our Bucket-Vaz.

2014-10-27 17:07:11

Renault Logan 2011 dvig. 1.6 8 cells Mileage 81,000 km. First breakdown 31,000 km. the signal button stopped working - replacement for the steering switch under warranty. Second failure 60,000 km. signal stopped working again. I didn’t change anything, I took it off, soldered it, and removed the factory disease with a soldering iron, melted a groove for the wire inside and I think it won’t break again. Third breakdown 75,000 km. the thermostat began to open earlier, the car did not warm up to operating temperature, 3-4 divisions did not light up, I replaced it myself for 15-20 minutes. I changed the belts at 80,000 from the officials, at 60,000 I didn’t see the point, they looked better than new ones. Door locks creaked on potholes, it is treated by installing silent locks or simply with electrical tape. Wedging of the gas cable can be in severe frosts, it is felt that the pedal is pressed with small "checkers", but at the same time it does not hang back. I replaced the foglights, took phase 1 from Logan, the H8 lamp, I don’t want to spend on native psx 24w lamps, but they shine badly. I don't understand how they can fall out. There is a crunch of the rear gear with a sharp turn on, you need to pause for 2-3 seconds after depressing the clutch and there will be no cod. Brakes hodovka rack and so on, which is not changed or repaired. In general, a reliable car, it does not have so many weak points, at least in my case.

Sergey Ivanovich

2014-07-15 14:25:59

The information was selected on the basis of reviews and comments of Logan owners on thematic forums, blogs and websites. "From the ceiling" no one came up with anything, all of the above diseases manifested themselves in certain car owners (naturally, not on one car at the same time).

2014-07-15 12:04:26

Sticking of the gas pedal in sub-zero temperatures - it happens but rarely 1 time during the winter at -35. Trouble engine on gasoline did not notice the gas when the engine is cold. Rapid wear of the camshaft seal did not change the mileage of 107 thousand. The pump can fail already at 30-40, I did not change anything. During operation, wipers wear out quickly - it depends on the climate and frequency of use. Poor paint quality. Chips and scratches can appear quite quickly - this is not a disadvantage, it also depends on where the car drives. The front door limiters are not tightened and the mileage of 107 thousand is unscrewed, everything is in place. Wheel bearings rarely live longer than 30 thousand km changed to 107 along with the brake drums on the handbrake traveled)))). At a run of 10-15 thousand shock absorbers fail. also depends on the quality of our roads if the pit is in the pit and the pit drives everything, maybe the front struts changed twice for 60 and 107 rear 1 time for 100 thousand Crunch when reverse gear is engaged - due to a design feature (there is no reverse gear synchronizer) there is such a thing, but for me does not interfere. The upper mounts of the headlights - crack even from bad roads. Front foglights fall out from vibration. Where does such data come from? Squeaking and further failure of the rear brake force distributor. Starts with a run of 10 thousand km and requires lubrication every 10 thousand. Uneven wear of the front brake pads. It is also not clear where such data comes from.?

Renault Logan will definitely go down in history of both the Russian and the world car industry. It will enter as a car that managed to show that, it turns out, it is possible to make, albeit as simplified as possible, but modern cars with a low price. In the mid-2000s, Logan turned the idea of ​​​​class belonging and introduced a new concept - a B + state employee, while not yielding to representatives of a higher class in terms of interior space. In Russia, he became the first adequate alternative to the domestic auto industry, an alternative, albeit poorly equipped, but reliable and not requiring attention.

Renault Logan II has been produced since 2012

After the release of the second generation, the car got prettier, but today it is not as popular as before. There is demand, but not in the top of sales. It’s just that competitors began to make cars according to the same scheme, and Logan itself became outdated. The main problems of the car have not gone away either. It is about them that we will talk today.

1. No tongue for trunk

Someone can accuse us of pettiness, they say, what nonsense they found fault with, but this annoys the real owners. In Logan, as the last of the Mohicans, the trunk button with a lock inside was preserved. Nobody has been doing this for a long time, but Renault engineers are not embarrassed. There are no problems with the button, it is even convenient with it. He came up, unlocked the lock, opened it, no need to go into the salon to feel for the lever in the floor. The only problem is that there is nothing but a button on the trunk. That is, they opened it with the key, pressed the button, the trunk opened slightly, but how to raise it further? Have to take on the metal edge, which and uncomfortable, and makes you get your hands dirty.

Renault Logan 2 - rear view

The most interesting thing is that on the pre-styling Logan of the first generation, there was a tongue under the button, for which it was convenient to flip the lid. Then it was removed, why? A penny savings leads to the inconvenience of the owners.

2. Side windows get dirty

The side mirrors of all budget Renaults are the same, and it would be time to replace them long ago. Firstly, they are small and cannot boast of a good overview, but that's okay. Secondly, they are very strangely designed in terms of aerodynamics. These mirrors literally throw dirt on the front side windows. If it’s raining or just damp weather, you can wipe these glasses at least every day. Worst of all is on the highway, there in bad weather already after 50 kilometers the glass splashes to the state of "nothing is visible."

The manufacturer probably knows about the problem, but things are still there. The people as soon as they do not fight this scourge. They buy special add-ons for mirrors, sculpt screens that cover windows from road dirt, someone just scored and constantly carries a rag to wipe with him. But in any case, it turns out collectively and does not solve the problem.

3. Old automatic transmission

For those who want to buy Logan with "automatic", there are two pieces of news - one good, one bad. Good - the car has such a modification (unlike, for example, from), bad - you don’t need to buy it. Of course, the "automatic" Logan is noticeably better than the "" Vesta, but it's still a pleasure. It has only four gears, it is very slow, sluggish and greatly spoils the performance of the car.. Logan is not a sports car anyway, but with “mechanics” it accelerates at least somehow, with automatic transmission you can take a nap during acceleration. Fuel consumption is also skyrocketing. In the city it is easy to spend 12 liters per hundred, despite the fact that the owners of the "mechanics" fit into 9. The unit is terribly inefficient.

Questions about reliability. Despite constant improvements, this box still cannot boast of a large resource. And even regular oil changes and careful driving do not help to significantly extend the life. One thing is good, the primitive design makes repairs relatively inexpensive (by the standards of others), but this is still little consolation for those who have encountered problems in the first hundred thousand kilometers.

With automatic boxes, Logan has no luck at all. At one time they tried to install a single-disc "robot", but it turned out the same garbage as AvtoVAZ, the idea, thank God, was covered up. Now they began to put Nissan on the maximum versions. This is already a unit of a different level, which, in terms of comfort and smooth operation, is two heads higher than the Logan automatic transmission. One problem, with a CVT, a car costs more than 850 thousand rubles, which seems very expensive for Logan.

Renault Logan Stepway with CVT JF015E

4. Strange ergonomic solutions

The location of the buttons and control levers in Logan is well characterized by the phrase "Monsieur knows a lot about perversions." Indeed, a stranger will get into the driver's seat and simply will not be able to guess how and what to do. The front power windows on the door tide, this is logical, but who would think of looking for the rear power window buttons on the dashboard? Want to turn on cruise control? One button on the dashboard and two more on the steering wheel, in one place is impossible. Music control somewhere behind the wheel. It is still good that in the second generation the mirror adjustment and the signal were transferred to a normal place, and even their location was very creative.

In fairness, it must be said that these oddities only scare beginners, experienced car owners get used to this arrangement. Muscle memory takes its toll, and in real operation there are not so many problems: strange, but okay. And yet one thing terribly infuriates even people who got used to Logan. It's about the buttons for turning on the heated seats. Not only for Logan, for all budget Renaults, which further enhances the degree of negativity. Not only are they without indication, in a hard-to-reach place, which leads to a narrow gap between the seat and the side pocket of the door, so you can’t even get to the passenger seat button from the driver’s seat. If suddenly the passenger is cold and wants to turn on the heating, or, conversely, overheated and wants to turn it off (“fries” the seat, I must say, decently), but does not know how, a real circus begins with a description of where the button is located. It is out of the question that the driver himself turns on or off, it is necessary either to reach through the entire cabin, or to stop and go around the car on the other side.

5. Unswitchable ESP

The second generation brought a new feature to the owners - such a luxury as ESP became available to them. Not in the basic version, but only in the suite, and even then for a surcharge. But it was this fact that saved the car, because in fact, buyers should not pay extra for ESP, but they should be paid for agreeing to buy a car with this system. There are no complaints about the stabilization system itself, although it is simple, it works as it should, the problem is different. Together with the traction control system, which prevents the wheels from slipping in place. This fact turns off-road a car that is quite passable for a mono-drive into a wheelbarrow. As soon as a snowball falls or a little mud appears, Logan does not go anywhere. There is also no question of starting on frozen or muddy ground uphill.

There are a bunch of real examples on the forum of brand fans - everyone who can drive through, even cars without clearance and with electrical tape instead of rubber, and Logan got stuck. Where you need to step on the gas and slip through with a slip, the car simply cuts off traction and stands helplessly. This is how ESP works on many models, but they have an ESP disable button for such situations. I turned it off and drove off, Logan does not have such a button (except for the version with a CVT). As a result, in fact, the harm from ESP is more than good. And buyers even pay extra for it! Someone is trying to pull the fuse, someone is collective farming the relay and the button, but why, it’s better to just bypass the ESP on the Logan, at least until the representative office comes to their senses and makes this simple revision. They put it on an expensive version with a variator.

findings

The second Logan in its repertoire, the car has basic values, but small things can be terribly annoying. Including the fact that no one has corrected the known problems for such a long period of time. The car itself did not become worse during the release, but the situation has changed: competitors have bred, and Logan itself is not getting younger, besides, it is constantly becoming more expensive from new options. So it should not be surprising that the demand for it is not as high as before. This was once the state-owned Renault was the only one in its style, today it has to push hard with its elbows among similar in ideology, but slightly more recent cars.