Daewoo Lanos recalls and problems
6 recalls and 368 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
368
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
6
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Daewoo Lanos by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lanos | 4 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Lanos | 5 | 129 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Lanos | 6 | 209 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Most reported Daewoo Lanos problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 243 | |
| Air Bags | 76 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Wheels | 4 |
All Daewoo Lanos recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-394 | Aug 6, 2004 | 2000–2002 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire… |
| 04V-357 | Jul 14, 2004 | 2000–2002 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire… |
| 02V-131 | May 8, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-131 | May 8, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-020 | Jan 25, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-336 | Nov 30, 1999 | 2000 | Wheels | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Daewoo Lanos?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Daewoo Lanos has the most reports (209). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Daewoo Lanos have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Daewoo Lanos model years 2000–2002.
What are the most common Daewoo Lanos problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.