Daihatsu Fourtrak Reviews

A bit of trouble starting on mornings, but a new set of glow plugs sorted this out; only cost £25 for set of 4.

Sometimes hard to get 2nd gear, especially when cold - sorted this out by tightening a nut at back of gearbox. This also happened to my previous Fourtrak; it's quite a straight forward job. Plenty of good Daihatsu Club sites on the Internet, which explain how to do this.

Overheating when towing up hills - also sorted this out with modifying the viscous fan, it was slipping - quite a common problem.

The Daihatsu Fourtrak is a good, well put together vehicle, which isn't the most luxurious 4x4, but it's comfortable enough and more economical than many other 4x4 vehicles. I use mine mainly for towing my caravan on holidays, and find it does the job very well.

Nothing, All I had to do was replace two rear tyres and it sailed through the MOT.

Power steering belt squealing; needs tightening.

Japanese Land Rover, I only bought it for shooting and the dogs; it does both admirably.

Starts easily if you use glowplugs.

Not uncomfortable for 50 mile+ journeys, good vision and easy to drive.

Have not been stuck in the mud yet, do not believe that I will. Manual free wheeling hubs are a little bit of a nuisance, but you soon get used to them, push button FWD is great though.

Wonderfully strong engine, loads of power even after 133000 miles.

Have had a noise from underneath car that I think is loose engine mount.

Also there is a fault with the gear jumping out of second into neutral which I think is connected to the engine mount.

No other problems.

This is an excellent performing, economic and reliable 4x4. It has great torque, and is good on the hills. Even on road tyres it has handled itself well off-road.

It may be not quite as refined as other 4wds, but is well built and should last for 10 + years with little problems. Despite being shed-like in experience it has good performance and excellent economy at 35mpg.

The only negative I can see is loud engine noise.

I had a 1991 Rugger before which is essentially the same vehicle, but the fourtrak is immensely better truck.

Only had the car a couple of weeks, but so far its better than expected.

I have done a full service myself and due to poor starting had to fit a new set of glow-plugs, which cured the problem.

The car has a few marks on the body and drivers seat has a 2" rip.

The gearbox is a bit agricultural, and needs a steady hand for silent changes, but runs well.

Bit noisy over 55mph.

Steady driving (town & longer runs) give 33mpg.

Ride is a bit choppy, but not too bad.

Pulls well and steering's light.

Excellent all round visibility and lights are quite good for night driving.

Servicing parts are quite cheap, via internet, specialist Japanese 4x4 sites.

Slight scraping sound from rear axle/ brake when taking left turns or pulling away from a standstill.

This is my 8th 4x4 and is the best I have owned, I really wanted the 2.8 TD model, but settled for the rare 2.2 petrol as it was in superb condition having only had 1 lady owner since new.

Engine replacement at 110,000 miles after dreadful weather and not enough anti-freeze (my fault).

Overheating when traveling for long periods above 70mph. Replacement radiator improved situation, but still overheating on occasions.

Load carrying and passenger space superb.

Driver comfort and visibility excellent.

Good ride quality on the road, very good ride quality off road.

After 14 years I really want a new one just the same.