1999 Daewoo Lanos

Routine

Owners filed 62 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has been recalled 9 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and Engine Cooling33
000
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System10
000
Air Bags5
000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings3
000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components2
000
Air Bags › Frontal2
000
Vehicle Speed Control1
000
Unknown or Other1
000
Suspension › Multiple Axle1
000
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar1
000

9 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling04V394000
Filed Aug 6, 20044,305 vehiclesDaewoo Motor De Puerto Rico

Defect. 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 HARNESS.

Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.

Engine and Engine Cooling04V357000
Filed Jul 14, 200411,576 vehiclesDaewoo Motor America

Defect. 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 HARNESS.

Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.

Air Bags02V131001
Filed May 8, 200256,912 vehiclesDaewoo Motor America

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Air Bags02V131002
Filed May 8, 200213,103 vehiclesDaewoo Motor De Puerto Rico

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs99V336001
Filed Nov 30, 19992,811 vehiclesDaewoo Motor Co., Ltd

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Air Bags › Side/Window99V090002
Filed Jun 1, 1999124 vehiclesDaewoo Motor Guam

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

Structure › Body › Door99V090000
Filed Apr 27, 19992,929 vehiclesDaewoo Motor America

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar98V305001
Filed Dec 15, 19981,077 vehiclesDaewoo Motor De Puerto Rico

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BECOME DAMAGED FROM OVER-ROTATION.

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar98V305000
Filed Dec 1, 19981,063 vehiclesDaewoo Motor America

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP.

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Mar 2, 2005AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED FOUR RECALL LETTERS 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURE, AND 99V336001 REGARDING DEFECTIVE WHEELS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET THESE DEFECTS SERVICED ON 2/24/05 DEALER HAD NO PARTS. A RENTAL FEE WAS PROVIDED, BUT DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Nov 9, 2004WI

NHTSA RECALL 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB *SC

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Nov 9, 2004GA

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR . DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System
Filed Nov 3, 2004MA

NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO IT. *AK *SC

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Nov 3, 2004VA

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Filed Nov 2, 2004HI

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER IN THE AREA TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Nov 1, 2004NV

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Filed Nov 1, 2004MA

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE IN THE AREA TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Filed Oct 27, 2004OH

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 25, 2004MD

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH TWO RECALLS INCLUDING RECALL# 02V131002. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL AT GETTING THE DEALERS TO PERFORM THE RECALLS. *SC

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 19, 200481,589 milesLA

RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THE SERVICE WAS NOT DONE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IN ORDER TO GET REPAIRS DONE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE WORK. THEY ONLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ALL THE PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE RECALL. *TC

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 15, 2004101,000 milesNV

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, THERE ARE NO DEALERS TO SERVICE THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. RECALL 04V357000. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT DEALERS WHO COULD SERVICE HER VEHICLE. *SC

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 7, 2004CO

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SZENSOR, AND RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. NO DAEWOO DEALERSHIP WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF STERLING, CO.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System
Filed Oct 7, 2004NC

NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 7, 2004GA

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER CHARGED FOR THE RECALL.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System
Filed Oct 6, 200452,702 milesRI

RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS ISSUED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Air Bags › Frontal
Filed Oct 4, 2004MA

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 FOR AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Air Bags › Frontal
Filed Oct 4, 2004MA

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING AIR BAG FAILURE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 1, 2004FL

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 1, 2004OH

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK

20 of 62 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2000
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
200230410Routine
2001129510Routine
2000209643Fatalities reported
1999 — this page62900Routine
19985900Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 6, 2004. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.