The most-reported Charade run is JD1HG1127L4 (1990 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 89% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Charade model years 1990–1990.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Daihatsu Charade has 8 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 67% of every Charade complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD1HG1127L4•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| JD1FG1006J4•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| JD1FG1204K4•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1D1EG1127L4•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| JD1HG1229L4•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| JD1JG1122M4•••••• | 1991 | — | — | |
| JD1JG1129M4•••••• | 1991 | — | — | |
| JD1FG1106N4•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1990 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1990 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 89% of everything Daihatsu Charade owners report: Seat Belts, 8 of 9 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Daihatsu Charade; the 1 below cover build years 1990 to 1990. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 89V213000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1990 |
How serious were they
Of the 9 reports on the Daihatsu Charade, 11.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Daihatsu Charade | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 9 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (11.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 91% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Daihatsu Charade share of that is 9 complaints over 8 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Daihatsu Charade VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 9 NHTSA complaints from 8 Charade runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Charade production run has the most complaints?
JD1HG1127L4, a 1990 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Charade run has 1.1.
How many Charade complaints involve a crash?
11.1% of 9 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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