Dacia Jogger running costs and reliability

2022 onwards (change model)

Running costs rating: 4.3 out of 54.3

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: front three quarter driving, country lane, woods in background, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: rear three quarter driving, country lane, woods in background, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: front three quarter driving, country lane, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: rear three quarter driving, country lane, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: side view driving, fly-by, country lane, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: rear side view driving, country lane, orange paint

Dacia Jogger (2023) review: side view driving, country lane, orange paint

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Written by Tom Wiltshire Published: 19 May 2023 Updated: 26 January 2024

Miles per pound (mpp) ⓘ

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.

Petrol engines	6.9 - 7.3 mpp
Hybrid petrol engines	8.5 mpp

What is miles per pound?

Fuel economy ⓘ

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only.

Petrol engines	47.1 - 49.6 mpg
Hybrid petrol engines	57.7 mpg

View mpg & specs for any version

Jogger’s price tag is astonishingly low
Should translate into reasonable finance payments
Good fuel economy

What are the running costs?

Dacia’s headline has always been low, low prices, and the Jogger is no exception. This is a seven-seat family car with a cash price significantly lower than an entry-level Ford Fiesta. That means minimal outlay, and low prices on finance agreements even if the terms aren’t particularly generous.

Even after purchase, running the Jogger shouldn’t prove too costly. The 1.0-litre petrol engine promises over 47mpg according to the WLTP testing cycle, though load it up with seven passengers and you can expect that to drop quite significantly. Still, we managed around 45mpg without trying too hard, albeit with only one person in the car.

The petrol Jogger is economical, but the hybrid one can give Toyota a good run for its money.

The hybrid model promises more than 55 mpg according to WLTP. During a week with the car, we frequently saw more than this when it was just the driver in the car – and even loaded up with four passengers and luggage more than 50mpg was achievable when driven carefully. That’s very good considering the size of the car.

Servicing and warranty

Unlike many budget manufacturers including Kia, SsangYong and MG, Dacia hasn’t endowed its cars with a super-long warranty. You get just three years and 60,000 miles of coverage, which really isn’t particularly generous.

At least servicing should be reasonably priced, with Dacia dealers as budget conscious as the cars they sell.

Reliability

All-new Jogger uses proven tech
Simple construction means fewer things to go wrong
Dacia’s record slightly above average

We can’t make any judgements on the Jogger’s reliability until it’s been on the market for a little while, but signs are good. Dacia as a brand performs slightly above average in the JD Power Vehicle Dependency Survey, indicating fewer than average problems.

With a general lack of high-tech frippery, the Jogger has fewer things to go wrong than most of its rivals. That should mean fewer niggles, and that if it does go wrong, it’ll be easier to fix.