1996 Daihatsu Charade Ascend (G201) review from Malaysia
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Insufficient sealant on the front left fender (car flooded on third day of ownership).
Power steering pump leakage - noisy when turning steering wheel.
Passenger side door integrity - knocking sounds when on slightly bumpy roads.
Fuel pump failure.
Battery failure in exactly 1 year.
General comments?
I have had problems from day 3 of owning this car (insufficient sealant and power steering problem), passenger door noises in 8 months, battery failure in 1 year and the current one - fuel pump failure in exactly 2 years. I don't recommend this make to anyone. Someone must be asleep on the assembly line and manufacturing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 efi |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 1999 |