1992 DAIHATSU CHARADE User Comment / Complaint

Rack and pinion steering failed three times due to a klunking sound, with cause unknown, except low pressure in system. rack and pinion has been replaced twice. consumer states that the steering radius was erratic, when veering to the right at minor curves, the vehicle is hard to steer. the air deflector for the sunroof cracked and was replaced. consumer states that water leaks in the trunk mounted lens when the trunk is opened. the fuel filler door actuator failed, the driver side window was binding, causing a clunking noise. 2 plastic nut covers were missing from the front wheel.  view

Rack and pinion steering failed three times due to a klunking sound, with cause unknown, except low pressure in system. rack and pinion has been replaced twice. consumer states that the steering radius was erratic, when veering to the right at minor curves, the vehicle is hard to steer. the air deflector for the sunroof cracked and was replaced. consumer states that water leaks in the trunk mounted lens when the trunk is opened. the fuel filler door actuator failed, the driver side window was binding, causing a clunking noise. 2 plastic nut covers were missing from the front wheel.  view

The windshield wiper failed. the consumer states there was a recall for those parts but the recall does not include the vehicle because of the vin.  view

With vehicle warm or cold, a knocking noise can be heard. dealer unable to correct problem, but in turn stated this was normal operation of the engine.  view

Vehicle was ideling and started to smoke, consumer lifted hood and saw fire. took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine cause of fire. consumer felt family was in danger. please provide any further information.  view

While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.  view

While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.  view

While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.  view

While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.  view

While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.  view