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2000 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.
27
Latest Dec 5, 2007
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.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and airbags 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

  • Engine1758.6%
  • Brakes413.8%
  • Airbags413.8%
  • Electrical13.4%
  • Fuel system13.4%
  • Seat belts13.4%
  • Transmission13.4%

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
01V020001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Feb 1, 2001
1,362 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
The remedy: 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.
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

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 27
Engine
Filed 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. *TR

NHTSA ID
10210857
Incident
May 10, 2007
Mileage
5,000 mi
Engine
Filed 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.

NHTSA ID
10166209
Incident
Aug 22, 2006
Mileage
47,000 mi
Engine
Filed 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.

NHTSA ID
10164933
Incident
Jun 17, 2006
Mileage
60,000 mi
Engine
Filed 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 VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.

NHTSA ID
10164220
Incident
Jul 31, 2006
Mileage
116,250 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 28, 2006

CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THERE 2000 DAEWOO LANOS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10164738
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Engine
Filed Jul 17, 2006

MY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HAS GONE BAD. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS PART BUT MY PART DOES NOT FALL INTO THE LOT NUMBER DEEMED DEFECTIVE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT SO THE PART MUST BE DEFECTIVE. THE SENSOR'S MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL A BROADER RANGE OF LOT NUMBERS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10162554
Incident
Jul 17, 2006
Mileage
34,500 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 10, 2006

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT A DAEWOO RECALL #04V394000 WAS RECEIVED THREE WEEKS AGO AND 9 MESSAGES HAVE BEEN LEFT AT THE DAEWOO PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON THE RECALL LETTER BUT THERE HAVE BEEN NO RETURN CALLS. THE RECALL LETTER DETAILED A CONSEQUENCE OF THE RECALL; WIRES MAY MELT AND FUSE TOGETHER RESULTING IN A SAFETY HAZARD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RECALL LETTER WAS RECIEVED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS OF INABILITY TO LOCATE A DEALER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
10161952
Incident
Jun 14, 2006
Engine
Filed Jul 6, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED AND THE DEALER DETERMINED THE PART WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE NHTSA RECALL # 04V357000 CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT HAVING ANY OF THE PROBLEMS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

NHTSA ID
10161673
Incident
Jul 4, 2006
Mileage
24,988 mi

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
2000Viewing273049.0
1999103050.4
1998630—

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.