Overview and Common Failures
Body
The body is the weak point of this model. The paint coating is thin, and chips immediately start to rust. Most likely, corrosion forms under the seals, around the windshield, under the fuel tank lid, on the edges of the doors, and the trunk lid.
Interior
Inside the sedan, there are many strange ergonomic solutions and cheap materials. The hard plastic is easily scratched, creaks a lot, and the seats quickly sag. There is no soundproofing. In addition, owners have many complaints about the car's assembly.
Engine
All 1.4-liter K7J and 1.6-liter K7M and K4M gasoline engines belong to the same series, have a huge resource, and the same set of problems: short-lived sensors, coils, oil leaks from the seals, and timing belt drive, which bends the valves if it breaks. The European market offered a 1.2-liter D4F engine and a 1.5-liter K9K diesel engine.
Transmission
The 5-speed manuals JH1 and JH3 equipped with a lever mechanism for selecting gears are known for the quick wear of synchronizers and regular oil leaks from the seals. However, they last a long time and are inexpensive to repair. Besides, it is easy to find a donor on the used market. The 4-speed automatic DP2 is considered problematic, and there is a separate article written about it.
Suspension
The suspension here is very energy-intensive, quite reliable, and extremely inexpensive in terms of spare parts. At 100,000 km, the stabilizer struts are often replaced, less frequently the shock absorbers and ball bearings. Logan owners also often encounter leaks of lubrication through the axle seals. The steering rack is very strong, but after 100,000 km, the power steering sensor may leak. Uneven wear of the front brake pads was found on models before 2009.
