1992 Daihatsu RockyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1992 Daihatsu Rocky, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Daihatsu Rocky has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Daihatsu Rocky recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 10V-083 · Mar 5, 2010 · 4,000 vehicles

Risk. A LEAK OF FUEL EVAPORATIVE GAS VAPOR INTO THE VEHICLE CABIN MAY OCCUR, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daihatsu.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Rocky year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rocky median. How we score

'90'91'92
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Rocky owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DAIHATSU ROCKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING A STRONG ODOR TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL EMISSIONS KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE…
Complaint 10663644 · Dec 11, 2014

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