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Daihatsu Cuore problems (2007–2013)

The only engine of the Daihatsu Cuore that we have documented, the 1.0 VVT-i, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «Buy».[1][2][3]

02468106.5out of 10

Daihatsu Cuore rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 6 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Provisional: the rest of the car (suspension, brakes, electronics…) has not been analysed yet. How it is calculated

  • Engine6.56 faults
  • GearboxNot analysed
  • SuspensionNot analysed
  • BrakesNot analysed
  • Tyres and wheelsNot analysed
  • SteeringNot analysed
  • Electrical systemNot analysed
  • Headlights and lightsNot analysed
  • Electronics and infotainmentNot analysed
  • Climate controlNot analysed
  • Bodywork and interiorNot analysed
  • Airbags and safetyNot analysed

The weak points of the Daihatsu Cuore

  1. 1Medium severity: Premature clutch wear1.0 VVT-i engine
  2. 2Medium severity: Coolant leak from the water pump1.0 VVT-i engine
  3. 3High severity: 2010 recall for the accelerator pedal1.0 VVT-i engine
  4. 4Low severity: Faulty lambda sensor (P0420 code) on the 1.0 VVT-i1.0 VVT-i engine
  5. 5Low severity: Oil consumption: no documented pattern1.0 VVT-i engine

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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1.0 VVT-i

Toyota 1.0 VVT-i (1KR-FE) · Petrol

In the Cuore
2007–2011[4][5][6]
Names
1.0 70 CV · 1.0 automático
Faults that affect it
6 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
35
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.0 VVT-i 67-69 hp (1KR-FE, 2005-2018)2005–2018 · 67–69 hp · 1KR-FE

    Buy

    There is no documented design defect in this tune: its most cited faults (clutch, water pump) are typical wear for a light city car, not a systemic fault acknowledged by the manufacturer.[1][2][3]

Faults that affect the Cuore

  1. Medium severityFrequency: CommonClutchPremature clutch wearThe clutch is by far the most cited fault among owners of the Aygo, C1 and 107/108 with this engine: between 13% and 41% of the reviews collected by fiches-auto.fr for each of the four cars mention it.
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonCoolingCoolant leak from the water pumpThe water pump is the second most cited fault on the first-generation Aygo, C1 and 107 (2005-2014): between 16% and 24% of the fiches-auto.fr reviews mention it, although it does not appear in the more limited data for the Peugeot 108.
  3. High severityFrequency: RareOther2010 recall for the accelerator pedalIn January 2010 Toyota recalled, as part of a worldwide campaign, the Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1 built between February 2005 and August 2009 because of an accelerator pedal that could stay partly depressed or return slowly to idle.
  4. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlFaulty lambda sensor (P0420 code) on the 1.0 VVT-iOn the 1.0 VVT-i (1KR-FE) in the Aygo, C1 and 107/108, the lambda sensor, especially the one upstream of the catalytic converter, is documented as failing at high mileage and leaving code P0420 and the engine warning light. It is a cheap repair and does not damage the engine.
  5. Low severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil consumption: no documented patternUnlike other small engines of its era, oil consumption does not appear as a widespread problem on the 1.0 VVT-i: it accounts for between 1% and 4% of the reviews recorded by fiches-auto.fr for the Aygo, C1 and 107/108.
  6. Low severityFrequency: RareCylinder head and blockHead gasket and exhaust gasket: no documented patternThe head gasket does not appear as a relevant problem on the 1.0 VVT-i either: between 0 and 2 cases out of more than 200 reviews on the C1 and 107/108, and it does not even appear as a category of its own in the Aygo data consulted.

Cuore 1.0 VVT-i pageAll versions and faults of the 1.0 VVT-i

Checklist for buying a used Daihatsu Cuore

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.0 VVT-i (2007–2011)

Premature clutch wear

Medium severity

Coolant leak from the water pump

Medium severity

2010 recall for the accelerator pedal

High severity

Faulty lambda sensor (P0420 code) on the 1.0 VVT-i

Low severity

Oil consumption: no documented pattern

Low severity

Head gasket and exhaust gasket: no documented pattern

Low severity

Wear parts for the Daihatsu Cuore

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Daihatsu Cuore reliable?

The only engine of the Daihatsu Cuore that we have documented, the 1.0 VVT-i, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «Buy».

What faults does the Daihatsu Cuore have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: premature clutch wear (1.0 VVT-i, medium severity), coolant leak from the water pump (1.0 VVT-i, medium severity), 2010 recall for the accelerator pedal (1.0 VVT-i, high severity), faulty lambda sensor (P0420 code) on the 1.0 VVT-i (1.0 VVT-i, low severity) and oil consumption: no documented pattern (1.0 VVT-i, low severity).

What is the best year to buy a Daihatsu Cuore?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2011 and 2010 (6.6/10); the worst rated is 2007 (6.5/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Fiabilité de la marque Toyota (Aygo)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilité de la marque Citroën (C1)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité de la marque Peugeot (107/108)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Daihatsu CuoreWikipedia (en) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
  5. Daihatsu CuoreWikipedia (de) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  6. Daihatsu Cuore 7. Generation (2007-2013): datos generales y variantesADAC · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  7. Toyota AygoWikipedia · Encyclopedia · consulted 27 September 2026
  8. Toyota Aygo (I & II): Schwachstellen, Probleme & KaufberatungGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 12 April 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German