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1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Oct 19, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest May 8, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and brakes categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine350.0%
  • Airbags116.7%
  • Brakes116.7%
  • Electrical116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V131002

AIR BAGS

May 8, 2002
13,103 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
The 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.
The 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.
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOView on NHTSA.gov
99V336002

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Dec 3, 1999
1,634 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICOView on NHTSA.gov
99V090001

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

May 10, 1999
9,794 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Oct 19, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10097191
Incident
Oct 19, 2004
Engine
Filed Oct 12, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (0V357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10096685
Incident
Oct 12, 2004
Engine
Filed Oct 12, 2004

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT OPERATION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10096684
Incident
Oct 12, 2004
Airbags
Filed Oct 12, 2004

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V131002) FOR THE AIR BAG. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10096670
Incident
Oct 12, 2004
Engine
Filed Oct 5, 2004

RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENOR. *BF ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING *TC

NHTSA ID
10096826
Incident
Oct 1, 2004
Electrical
Filed Jul 19, 1999

THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES A NO START CONDITION/STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR COIL WHICH BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
842578
Incident
Sep 12, 1998

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003010—
2002910—
2001202054.1
2000273049.0
1999103050.4
1998Viewing630—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.