1990 Daihatsu Charade Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 32 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl FWD · 30 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (100% of the total). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts6 100%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 Daihatsu Charade version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charade FWD | 1.0L 3-cyl | 5-speed manual | 32 | 38 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Charade FWD | 1.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Charade FWD | 1.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V213000Dec 5, 1989Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: Daihatsu Charade 1990
The primary side brake cup within the master cylinder may fail causing loss of brake fluid line pressure in one-half of the dual braking system.
Recall details for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Other model years of the Daihatsu Charade
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 32 | — | Not enough data |
All Daihatsu Charade model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Daihatsu Charade have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Daihatsu Charade is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 1990 Daihatsu Charade been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Daihatsu Charade get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Daihatsu Charade (Charade, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 32 mpg combined, 30 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.