Where is the VIN number in Dacia Duster III (2021-2021)?

This guide covers VIN/chassis number locations commonly used on the Dacia/Renault Duster platform. (Note: the included video shows an older Renault-badged Duster, but this engine-bay stamp location is commonly used across Duster variants.)

Chassis Number Locations

1) Engine Bay – Right Shock Absorber/Strut Tower (Stamped)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right-hand strut/shock absorber tower. The VIN is stamped directly into the metal on the top surface of the tower, next to the coolant reservoir bottle (not a sticker).
• Access: Easy to reach, but expect heavy dust/grime that makes the stamped characters hard to read. Wipe/scrub the flat area and use angled light to make the embossing “pop.” Lighting can be uneven under the hood.
• Note: The source video vehicle is RHD, but the report’s detected location is right side of the vehicle. For LHD cars, still check the right-hand side first (vehicle-right as you sit in it, facing forward).
• Tip: If the stamp is dirty or the letters look “faded,” use ScanVin.app’s High Contrast AI Mode to pull the characters out of the low-contrast metal stamping.

2) B-Pillar / Door Jamb Manufacturer Label (Sticker)

• Where to look: Check the B-pillar door jamb area for the manufacturer label—commonly on the right-hand side pillar/rear door jamb depending on market/trim.
• Access: Usually clean and well-lit with the door open, but stickers can be scratched, repainted over, or missing on used vehicles.
• Note: This label is great for a quick check, but don’t treat it as the “final word” if it conflicts with the stamped chassis number.
• Tip: Stickers are perfect for fast capture—use ScanVin.app scanning so you don’t transpose characters when typing it manually.

3) Windshield VIN Plate (If Equipped)

• Where to look: Look through the lower corner of the windshield (dashboard area) for a VIN plate/printed VIN (not present on every Duster/market).
• Access: Easiest location when present, but glare/reflections can make it annoying to read.
• Note: Availability varies by year/market; if you don’t see it quickly, move on to the engine-bay stamp.
• Tip: If glare is bad, use ScanVin.app to capture it instantly (no squinting or transcription errors).

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Renault Duster Car Chassis number location

▶ Watch Dacia Duster VIN Location Guide

• Shows a clear close-up of the chassis/VIN stamp on the right-hand strut tower in the engine bay.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Dusty stamp = “invisible” VIN: If the engine-bay stamping looks blank, scrub the tower top and shine light from the side—stamped characters show up with shadows.
• Uneven engine-bay lighting: Don’t rely on overhead light; use a flashlight and change your viewing angle until the digits pop.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: A pillar sticker can be replaced or damaged—the stamped chassis number is the one you should trust if there’s a conflict.

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