1990 Daihatsu Rocky Reviews

Normal wear and tear. I did have to replace the distributor, which runs about $1000 at about 50000 miles, and I just replaced the pitman and idler arm at a cost of $300. Other than that, just the usual maintenance.

I bought the SUV in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew blew my house down on my Pontiac in Miami. I then moved to Washington DC, and had to put up with the weather, but the Rocky responded very well with the 4WD. I never had to shovel snow; the Rocky just drove over it. I had to drive 100 mile every day; if you know anything about DC traffic, you will understand. The Rocky performed very well.

In 95 I moved to Georgia, where I got to experience Hurricane Floyd, so me and the Rocky drove to Knoxville Tn to get away. I wasn't about to experience another hurricane.

I have been droving it back and forth to work and about ever since, and think it's the best vehicle I have ever had; it is part of the family history, and I just can't bring myself to get rid of it, but why should I, the Rocky keeps on running and running and running. Nothing will ever replace it.

I wish they were selling new ones now; it's been great for 21 years. I love the vehicle. Thank you Daihatsu. The reason I bought the Rocky was that while I was stationed in Japan, I had a Daihatsu Van, and I liked it for 2 years. I can't believe I have had the Rocky for so long. I wish all my other cars had been so reliable. Yeah, Rocky.

Rattled from the get go.

Check engine light came on whenever it got wet.

Salesperson sold me on how Daihatsu was considered more reliable in Japan than Toyota - ha!

Terrible fit and trim. Always rattled. Not smooth on highway.

Cheap carpet immediately wore out.

Convertible top was horrible to put up and down.

Zero power.

Dealership immediately went out of business.

Cheap. Cheap. Cheap.

Long list this one:

,the radiator blew.

,the uni & cv joints broke.

,the sump cracked as did the fuel tank.

,the wheel bearings died.

,after driving on rough roads the tail

gate cracked under the weight of the spare wheel

,the stock springs sagged badly.

,the exhaust fell out.

,i can't keep flanges up to it (off exhaust manifold.

,rear diff seals didn't last.

,seats bent and ripped.

,the transmission mounts let go.

,oil lines to the alternator perish quickly.

,injector pump leaked.

And some other pesky problems.

Save your self know the vehicle.

Air cleaner removed by the previous owner.

Small, but handles good.

No rustthrough, which was surprising.

Replaced front brake pads, which were cheap.

No radio or AC that works.

Got it cheap and it starts easy.

I like it and I wish there were more to choose from in the States.