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1990 Daihatsu Charade
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.
The Daihatsu Charade is a supermini car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu from 1977 to 2000. It is considered by Daihatsu as a "large compact" or "supermini" car, to differentiate it from the smaller, urban-oriented kei cars in its line-up, such as the Daihatsu Mira.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 32 | 38 | 34 | 261 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 | 317 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 30 | 35 | 32 | 278 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE PRIMARY SIDE BRAKE CUP WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LINE PRESSURE IN ONE-HALF OF THE DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
6 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Daihatsu Charade?
EPA figures for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1990 Daihatsu Charade?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1990 Daihatsu Charade?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Daihatsu Charade, most often about: Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.