2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls and problems

The 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 3 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls

Recall 02V-131: Air Bags

Reported May 8, 2002 · 13,103 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Risk: In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there is a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.

Fix: Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began july 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.

Recall 01V-020: Electrical System

Reported Feb 1, 2001 · 1,362 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.

Risk: When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.

Fix: Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began january 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo de puerto rico at 1-787-274-6514.

Recall 99V-336: Wheels

Reported Dec 3, 1999 · 1,634 vehicles affected · DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in puerto rico. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.

Risk: The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.

2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	17
Air Bags	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Power Train	1
Seat Belts	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Air Bags › Frontal — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 5,000 miles · reported Dec 5, 2007

I replaced the cam shaft sensor a few months ago, and now found that their is a recall. I would like to get reimbursements for the cost of the repair.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 47,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated while the engine was started, the check engine light illuminated without incident. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and agreed the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall, # 04v357000, concerning the engine. However, area dealerships refused to repair the vehicle without charge.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 8, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the interstate, there was a smell of burning wires. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the recall #04v357000 remedy was denied due to the lot number of the camshaft sensor not being included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified however the contact has not received a return call.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 116,250 miles · reported Aug 2, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving on the interstate at 60 MPH in clear dry weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where all fluid levels were checked but could not identify the problem. The contact received a recall letter regarding NHTSA recall #04v357000; engine and engine cooling and scheduled for the repair. After inspection of the camshaft sensor, the service dealer determined there was nothing wrong with the camshaft sensor. When called later, the service dealer could not remember the lot number of the camshaft sensor on the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jul 28, 2006

Consumer had to pay for recall repairs on there 2000 daewoo lanos. The consumer stated the camshaft sensor was suppose to have replaced at no charge.

Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years

2003 2002 20012000

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos: 02V-131 (air bags), 01V-020 (electrical system), 99V-336 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (17 reports), followed by air bags (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Daewoo Puerto Rico recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Daewoo Puerto Rico dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.