Daihatsu Rocky 1992

Model Rocky made in 1992 by Daihatsu got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1992

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD23/23/2325/29/27Regular$ 78318910821

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
10V083000DAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.from 08/20/1989 to 03/04/1992V (Vehicle)400003/12/2010MFRDAIHATSU AMERICA, INC.03/05/201003/05/2010
Defect SummaryDaihatsu is recalling certain model year 1990-1992 rocky sport utility vehicles. the check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emission control system might develop a crack in long-term vehicle usage due to insufficient durability under some environmental or operational circumstances.
Consequence SummaryA leak of fuel evaporative gas vapor into the vehicle cabin may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaihatsu will have the old check valve replaced with a new check valve of improved construction. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2010. owner may contact daihatsu at 626-968-6764 or daihatsu help website url: http://www.daihatsu-help.com/index.htm or daihatsu help e-mail address: daihatsu.help@verizon.net.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
03/08/2012170000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1992 daihatsu rocky. the contact stated that while in the vehicle, he would smell gasoline abnormally. the contact later discovered a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the esc needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v083000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control) but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was unavailable.
03/08/2012170000
 Tl -the contact owns a 1992 daihatsu rocky. the contact stated that while in the vehicle, he would smell gasoline abnormally. the contact later discovered a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the esc needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v083000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control) but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
03/08/2012170000
 Tl -the contact owns a 1992 daihatsu rocky. the contact stated that while in the vehicle, he would smell gas. the contact got out of the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle had a leak. the vehicle was taken a mechanic for inspection and they stated the the esc needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v083000 component: engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 170000. the vin was unavailable. ap