Five things for which Lada Vesta is loved and hated

Enough time has passed since the launch of mass production to objectively consider all the shortcomings of the Lada Vesta. Although it’s worth starting with the fact that in many ways AvtoVAZ’s new product met consumer expectations:

• good handling for cars of this class;
• roomy trunk and spacious interior (if we compare Vesta with competitors such as Solaris and Rio);
• decent security system;
• stylish appearance;
• many useful standard options implemented by the plant for the first time.

But even the leaders of the global automobile industry do not have ideal cars - there are always pros and cons, and the latter often arouse more interest.

Lada Vesta

Disadvantages of the interior

The new Lada Vesta at first does not raise any questions about the interior, but over time some assembly problems may appear. Most often, these are crickets and creaking parts - a clear sign that the manufacturer has saved on seals. The steering wheel cover also leaves much to be desired - the paint wears off very quickly.

The disadvantages of the Lada Vesta's interior are complemented by the low quality of plastic: the parts are hard and look cheap. Although the owners say that such material is more convenient to wipe off dust.

Putting aside complaints about materials, you need to pay attention to the weak points of the dashboard: poor data readability, some additional indicators are too small, and the view of the upper part of the instruments is partially obscured by the edge of the “well” and the steering wheel.

Dashboard

But the comfort of the Lada Vesta can be classified more as an “advantage”, but this is if you close your eyes to the awkward driver’s armrest and the lack of it for the front passenger.

Cons: windshield wipers

The problem especially affects the first Vestas, where the work of the frame wipers, although not the biggest problem in the car, is very unpleasant - it’s clearly a manufacturer’s fault. Their movement is accompanied by creaking, and in some cases even scratches on the glass are reported. Of course, not everyone encounters this, but it would be better if AvtoVAZ began equipping Vesta with frameless brushes from the assembly line.

AMT robotic transmission

The assessment of an auto expert or the opinion of an ordinary driver will certainly affect the transmission that is not the most successful. The new “robot” produced by VAZ is, in fact, a modernized manual transmission VAZ-2108. And these boxes have always had the problem of oil starvation of the upper shafts. In addition, the Lada Vesta is deprived of the oil level in the transmission.

The car's shortcomings also manifest themselves in increased wear of synchronizers, which has always been characteristic of gearboxes of this series.

The AMT has a clutch from Valeo. Despite the quality, it can fail after 80 thousand km, and replacing it is not a cheap pleasure.

Many drivers of the Lada Vesta complain about such problems as failures when changing gears and a delayed transition to second gear. So on your first trips it is very likely that you will experience negative emotions when accelerating.

But the robotic transmission is not hopeless and, in terms of settings, is comparable to expensive cars. And with a “traditional” automatic, fuel consumption would be less economical.

Advantages of the car

When creating the machine, the concern used modern developments and took examples from foreign products. But still, “childhood diseases” do not stop moving from model to model:

• the handling of the Lada Vesta, according to an auto expert’s assessment, is one of the best in the B segment, this was achieved due to a new chassis of a specific shape;
• In terms of body dimensions, the domestic new product is superior to its main competitors; it also has a very roomy and comfortable interior;
• engineers tried to make the driving process safe by including a large number of braking systems in the on-board computer;
• the car pleases the eye with a stylish X-shaped design;
• the upholstery is more expensive and of higher quality than on previous models;
• Sound insulation in cars is highly valued;
• in trim levels that are more expensive, there is a heated windshield and an armrest for the driver.

Rapid contamination

There is too much clearance in the hood latch area, allowing dirt and water to enter the engine from the outside. As a result, Vesta owners are forced to resort to cleaning the engine compartment more often and installing various seals.

Large gaps in the housing

Large gaps in the housing

Rapid contamination is also typical for the body. Most likely, the reason is the large wheel arches, and the X-shaped imprints also play a role in collecting dirt. In addition, the lack of edges on the windshield affects it and, as a result, the side windows quickly become clogged.

Another drawback of the Lada Vesta is associated with the side windows - very poorly selected seals. Because of them, dirt gets inside the door, which subsequently leads to scratches.

It is also worth remembering ineffective windshield wipers, which some car owners change without hesitation. Standard wipers not only fail to do their job, but also begin to leave scratches over time.

The main problems of Lada Vesta

Radio and interior The development of the new sedan cost the manufacturer, according to experts, 6.5 billion rubles. Compared to the cost of Renault, this is three times less.

The car has an attractive and modern design. The body has many elements of current automotive fashion. The product is endowed with a strong engine, precise transmission and durable suspension. However, the disadvantages of the Lada Vesta make themselves felt, but not as much as amateurs and experts should have feared.

Disadvantages of the radio and interior

• The big problem with the first batches of cars from AvtoVAZ was the freezing multimedia system. Quite unexpectedly, the Bluetooth connection could be lost or the rear view camera would turn off when the AUX port was turned on.
• The quality of the multimedia display was harshly criticized by car owners. Over time, these “sores” were corrected.
• The interior of a completely new VAZ car does not raise any questions at first, but after some period shortcomings may emerge. The most common problem is squeaks and creaks of component parts, which indicates poor-quality seals.
• The paint on the multi steering wheel lining loses its appearance very quickly. The interior plastic material is disappointing, as it smacks of cheapness and excessive simplicity.
• Owners have complaints about the shortcomings of the dashboard with its poor readability and a somewhat inconvenient view of additional indicators.

Errors in AMT type robotic gearbox

Robotic gearbox There is not a single person close to the topic of cars who would not criticize the “robot” Lada Vesta. The transmission takes its basis from the 2108 manual transmission, which had a huge disadvantage in that it extremely absorbed oil fluid.

With the help of foreign components, it was possible to make something resembling a reliable gearbox.

• The clutch from the famous Valeo brand can wear out after 80,000 thousand km. Replacing this part will cost the owner a very large sum.
• The AMT box of the Lada Vesta is subject to increased wear of synchronizing parts. Such “childhood sores” were observed on cars of previous years.
• Many people are worried about untimely failures when changing the range and braking when engaging second gear. The first kilometers of break-in may be accompanied by similar inconveniences, but should soon be synchronized with the performance of the internal combustion engine.

On a note!

Despite the large errors in the assembly of the robotic transmission, its structure has enormous potential, which, with the proper thinking, can upgrade this gearbox to a European level. However, at the moment it is often necessary to eliminate breakdowns and malfunctions of AMT.

Poor protection from dirt

Another drawback that deserves attention is protection against contamination:

• Moisture and dirt particles get onto the Lada Vesta engine because an inappropriately large gap has formed in the area of ​​the hood lock. The owner must install special seals in these spaces if he does not want to constantly waste time cleaning the engine compartment.
• The body of the new product from AvtoVAZ also very soon begins to get dirty. There is an assumption that the main reason is the high radius of the wheel arches. In addition, the X-shaped profile famously attracts a lot of dust.
• It is noted that rapid blockage of side mirrors is due to a lack of edges on the windshield. Here the seals are installed incorrectly, which do not prevent moisture and dirt from getting inside the door pillar. Scratches may subsequently occur.
• Standard Lada Vesta wipers have a small coverage radius, so owners can replace them with more expensive ones without any hesitation.

Disadvantages and disadvantages of the exhaust and rear suspension strut

Lada Vesta

• After a mileage of 3,000 km, most Lada Vesta owners begin to pay attention to a strange knocking sound from the struts. When driving on a bumpy road surface, you can hear the creaking of rubber gaskets on the stabilizer.
• The disadvantages of Vesta were also identified during the diagnosis of the exhaust system. The mounting gaskets on the muffler begin to sag, just like on previous years' models. After a year of systematic operation, you can observe the characteristic noise of the muffler pipe hitting the suspension frame.
• The exhaust system resonator burns out after about 70 km.

And on little things...

Some of the disadvantages of the Lada Vesta listed below can be attributed to nit-picking and not to serious shortcomings, but they still exist and create inconvenience for car owners:

• narrow pedal assembly;
• insufficient rear visibility;
• frequent malfunctions of the heated windshield;
• excessive sensitivity of ABS fails;
• no lock on the gas tank cap
• Incomprehensible operation of the central locking.

In general, eliminating factory defects for AvtoVAZ is one of the priority tasks in the policy of improving product quality. It is important for consumers to contact their personal managers in a timely manner not only with serious problems, but also with minor defects, thus making their contribution to the elimination of factory defects by the plant.

Plus: design

No matter what they say, Vesta is a success in appearance - without a nameplate it can easily be confused with a foreign car. Just look at the exterior: the design team, led by Steve Mattin, has achieved the almost impossible. The results of the work done are comparable only to such bright moments in the history of the domestic automotive industry as the appearance of the “kopek”, “Niva”, and also the “eight”. Naturally, such a radical transformation did not go unnoticed by car enthusiasts, because for the first time in many years AvtoVAZ released a model that can be called beautiful and stylish. We can say that Vesta looks even more harmonious than some famous foreign cars, such as the Kia Rio.

Plus: price-equipment ratio

It was the price/equipment factor that made Vesta the most attractive option among competing cars, providing it with such high sales results. It’s simple: for similar options that are present on Vesta on foreign cars, you will have to pay much more. Therefore, Vesta ranks 1st in the sales ranking, while arch competitors Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris are only 3rd and 5th, respectively.

Ease of use

Since there is no shortage of spare parts for Vesta in Russia, this is convenient. The car is well thought out and ergonomic in terms of the interior and especially the trunk. It is large, and even divided into sections and equipped with a double bottom. The most convenient trunk in Cross, in addition to the organizer box, it has special fixing nets. Load securing is a big advantage. Station wagon and crossover are suitable for oversized cargo.

Guarantee

This car comes with a classic warranty of three years or 100 thousand kilometers, whichever comes first.

However, the warranty period for suspension parts is 2 times less - 50 thousand mileage. This

• steering rod bushings;
• racks;
• tips;
• anti-roll bars;
• silent blocks;
• ball and rubber-metal joints.

Electrically it's

• switches and switches;
• headlights.

Other

• Handbrake cables, brake hoses, fuel pumps, expansion tank

The battery warranty is two years.

A number of Vesta elements are guaranteed for a period of one year or 35 thousand mileage. This

• shock absorbers;
• catalyst;
• rolling bearings.

However, the entire body is guaranteed against perforation corrosion for 6 years.

Children's engine sores

Lada Vesta is a Russian car, people usually listen to it and sniff it.

Many car enthusiasts are alarmed by the sound of the engine

at idle and sometimes in warm-up mode. The problem is pronounced and is accompanied by a characteristic chirping or ringing sound - the hydraulic compensators are knocking. The problem has been going on since the priors on the 126 engine. It is difficult to say whether this is a symptom of some kind of problem, or a design flaw in the engine. Which migrated to the Lada Vesta from the Lada Kalina, Lada Granta and Priora. This 16 valve engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower was installed on many AvtoVAZ models. For the Lada Vesta, a similar engine is available in a modernized form. It does not have a large list of significant alterations, although it is worth noting that it is adapted to Euro 5 standards. The engine, due to its environmental friendliness, has become sensitive to fuel quality. You should not experiment with questionable fuel as there have been precedents when problems with valves arose. Disassembly of the engine shows that low-quality fuel simply cannot be digested, which causes big problems with valve sticking and scuffing. The speed to one hundred west takes more than 11 seconds, this is not a good or bad average result. 6-8 liters per 100 km. quite bearable for a long journey.

A modern engine has electronics and many problems are associated with it:

— there are more and more complaints about unstable idling;

— revolutions float;

— sometimes the idle speed jumps.

Suspension

There was a problem with the stabilizer bushings. I suffered for a long time with the creaking, it’s not particularly pleasant to drive over speed bumps. I had to constantly lubricate it, then I installed bushings and brackets from Kia Rio, and forgot about the problem. Now AvtoVAZ has switched to a new type of stabilizer; it took 4 years to correct the jamb.

The suspension is energy-intensive, does not break through, but there is a lot of noise on small bumps (rattling on the left).

Real reviews from car owners

On the downside, I don’t even really know what to write... It’s necessary to find fault with a car of this class, for such money. She is no worse than her classmates. We will look at the cons over time and see how it shows itself.

The disadvantages include the fact that rattling noises appeared somewhere inside the panel. There is also noise in the rear suspension when hitting bumps. But! I called the Lada hotline and they told me to stop by their nearest service center and they would eliminate all unnecessary sounds under warranty! We just haven’t gone yet.

On the plus side, I forgot to mention the simply excellent visibility in the rearview mirrors. You can see absolutely everything through these mugs! By the way, they are also heated.

The mirrors also have turn signal repeaters, which the driver can see whether they are blinking or not.

About consumption. On the highway for 2.5 thousand, in a loaded car, with the air conditioning on almost all the time, the consumption was 6.7 liters. It was not possible to travel exclusively in the urban cycle. Since we constantly drove it out of town. In such a mixed cycle, the consumption is 8-9 liters.

Well, there is another minus. It consists in the fact that the fucking “experts” will tell you that this is a basin, ours don’t know how to do anything, the car will fall apart, you should have bought an old Japanese for that kind of money!

https://www.drom.ru/reviews/lada/vesta/5kopeek/?only=negative_opinion&order=rate

Exhaust system

The disadvantages of Vesta, like its older brothers, also lie in the problem with sagging rubber bands for attaching the muffler.
After about 20 thousand kilometers, you can hear the characteristic knock of the muffler on the tunnel. The exhaust system resonator also sometimes fails, burning out at 60-70 thousand km. You also need to be more careful with the brackets on the exhaust exhaust pipe - damage is possible, because They may not last long on steel nuts.

Some of the disadvantages of the Lada Vesta listed below can be attributed to nit-picking and not to serious shortcomings, but they still exist and create inconvenience for car owners: