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Daihatsu
Tanto: common problems
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Illustration for referenceBy symptom
No reviewed cases for this model yet.
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 149 repair cases we collected in which each part was the cause or was replaced. This is not a failure rate per vehicle on the road.
- Water pump13 cases 9%Main symptom: Engine noise when coldtypically around 50,000 km
- CVT12 cases 8%Main symptom: Harsh shiftingtypically around 70,000 km
- Weather strip / seal12 cases 8%Main symptom: Water leak into cabintypically around 50,000 km
- Alternator8 cases 5%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 70,000 km
- イグニッションスイッチ8 cases 5%Main symptom: Door lock / smart key not workingtypically around 40,000 km
- Bracket / stay7 cases 5%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 70,000 km
- Wiring / connector6 cases 4%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of powertypically around 80,000 km
- Door latch / handle5 cases 3%Main symptom: Door won't open or closetypically around 20,000 km
- Spark plugs4 cases 3%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
- A/C compressor3 cases 2%Main symptom: Air-con not cold
Petrol58 cases
KF 0.66L（2代目 L375・L385、CVT）
- Model codes
L375L385- Years
- 2007〜2013
By symptom
- Water leak into cabin11 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine noise when cold5 cases · not reviewed yet
- Oil leak / seepage4 cases · not reviewed yet
- No acceleration / lack of power4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Cannot drive / immobile4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Rattling / clattering from the engine4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Oil consumption3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Whining from the engine3 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Weather strip / seal11 cases 19%Main symptom: Water leak into cabintypically around 50,000 km
- CVT6 cases 10%Main symptom: Cannot drive / immobiletypically around 100,000 km
- Water pump6 cases 10%Main symptom: Engine noise when coldtypically around 30,000 km
- Piston rings3 cases 5%Main symptom: Oil consumptiontypically around 80,000 km
- Spark plugs3 cases 5%Main symptom: No acceleration / lack of power
- Wiring / connector3 cases 5%Main symptom: Lights not working
- Door latch / handle2 cases 3%Main symptom: 走行中にドアが開く・ロック不良
- Engine mount2 cases 3%Main symptom: Brake squeal
Petrol32 cases
EF 0.66L（初代 L350・L360）
- Model codes
L350L360- Years
- 2003〜2007
By symptom
- Broken or detached parts10 cases · not reviewed yet
- Check engine light on4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Weak brakes / long pedal2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Coolant leak / coolant loss2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Door lock / smart key not working2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Bracket / stay6 cases 19%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 60,000 km
- Alternator5 cases 16%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 60,000 km
- イグニッションスイッチ3 cases 9%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
- Intake manifold3 cases 9%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant losstypically around 100,000 km
- O2 / A/F sensor3 cases 9%Main symptom: Check engine light ontypically around 40,000 km
- Brake booster2 cases 6%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- A/C compressor1 cases 3%Main symptom: Air-con not cold
- Belt tensioner1 cases 3%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
Petrol31 cases
KF 0.66L（3代目 LA600・LA610、CVT）
- Model codes
LA600LA610- Years
- 2013〜2019
By symptom
- Coolant leak / coolant loss3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine noise when cold3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Door won't open or close2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Oil leak / seepage2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving2 cases · not reviewed yet
- Squealing (belt)2 cases · not reviewed yet
- All warning lights come on2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Water pump6 cases 19%Main symptom: Coolant leak / coolant losstypically around 50,000 km
- CVT4 cases 13%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepagetypically around 40,000 km
- Door lock actuator2 cases 6%Main symptom: Door won't open or close
- Drive belt2 cases 6%Main symptom: Squealing (belt)
- Starter motor2 cases 6%Main symptom: Navigation / meter reboots
- Turbocharger2 cases 6%Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
- Alternator1 cases 3%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
- Brake actuator (hybrid)1 cases 3%Main symptom: All warning lights come on
Petrol19 cases
KF 0.66L（4代目 LA650・LA660、D-CVT）
- Model codes
LA650LA660- Years
- 2019〜
By symptom
- All warning lights come on2 cases · not reviewed yet
- 警告灯点灯（種類不明）2 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- イグニッションスイッチ4 cases 21%Main symptom: Door lock / smart key not workingtypically around 40,000 km
- Wiring / connector2 cases 11%Main symptom: Flat or weak battery
- Airbag1 cases 5%Main symptom: Airbag did not deploy
- Battery1 cases 5%Main symptom: Idle stop not working
- Blower motor1 cases 5%Main symptom: Noise when the air-con is on
- カメラ（運転支援・バック）1 cases 5%Main symptom: 運転支援の誤作動・誤警報
- CVT1 cases 5%Main symptom: Harsh shifting
- Door latch / handle1 cases 5%Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
Petrol6 cases
KF 0.66L（タントエグゼ L455・L465）
- Model codes
L455L465- Years
- 2009〜2014
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Alternator1 cases 17%Main symptom: Engine noise when cold
- Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 17%Main symptom: Check engine light on
- Body panel1 cases 17%Main symptom: Rust / corrosion
- Door latch / handle1 cases 17%Main symptom: Door won't open or close
- Tyres1 cases 17%Main symptom: Uneven tyre wear
- Water pump1 cases 17%Main symptom: Whining from the engine