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2000 Daewoo Lanos Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (144) and the airbags (33). Those complaints describe 8 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries and 3 deaths. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in August 2004 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 1999 has 62 and the 2001 has 129.

NHTSA data checked

FFar more problems than a typical Lanos year, for its age

#51 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
209
Recalls
6
Crashes
8
Fires
4
Injuries
6
Deaths
3

Most common 2000 Daewoo Lanos problems

Share of all 209 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

2000 Daewoo Lanos recalls 6

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Engine and engine cooling

04V3940004,305 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
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 cooling

04V35700011,576 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
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 bags

02V13100213,103 vehicles affected

The problem
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 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.

Air bags

02V13100156,912 vehicles affected

The problem
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 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.

Electrical system: wiring

01V02000027,884 vehicles affected

The 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.
The risk
When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
The fix
Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began february 6, 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 at 1-877-463-2396.

Wheels: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs

99V3360012,811 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.

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209 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 9.

Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. By researching the nhtsa website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the $400 repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired and he has been unable to reach the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10251293
Engine & cooling

2000 Lanos check engine light illuminated. *Ts the vehicle ran fine. Several months later the consumer received a recall notice from daewoo 5/1/2006. The recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The consumer called the number provided but kept being connected to the message service. The consumer has left several messages but has never received a response. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10173254
Engine & cooling

Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repairs made on a 2000 daewoo lanos *kb the consumer has the camshaft position sensor replace prior to recall notification. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo but keeps getting the voicemail. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10167970
Transmission & drivetrain

While driving 65 mph in overdrive the vehicle dropped down to second or third gear without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *Nm the vehicle has been in the shop they cannot find the problem. It is unsafe driving at 65 mph and car drop down in gear. The engine get high rpm this could make the engine blow up and lose control of the car. *Bf

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10108631
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *Ak *bf *nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099407
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls when starting the engine. The cause is undetermined.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10111330
Airbags

Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning passenger air bag assembly modification on september 27, 2004. Consumer contacted the deaership on four occasions. However, consumer was constantly told that the parts were not available. *Ak

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10107110
Airbags

Recall 02v131001 concerning air bag deployment. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and informed the dealer that the air bag light continued to illuminate. The service technician determined that the illumination of the air bag light had nothing to do with the recall. Consumer was devastated. *Ak *tc

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10099864
Engine & coolingAirbags

Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag nhtsa recalls 04v357000 and 02v131000. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10101696
Engine & cooling

The cam shaft position sensor malfunctioned. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10101586
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094919
LightsAirbagsCrash1 injury

Consumer was driving on the highway and vehicle parked facing the oncoming traffic. Vehicle turned on its headlights, causing the driver to swerve. The vehicle turned over and ejected the driver. Upon impact airbags failed to deploy. Currently, the vehicle is being recalled by the manufacturer for defective airbags.*Ak campaign id number : 02v131001. *Tc

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Air bagsNHTSA 10097651
Engine & cooling

The consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 on the camshaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. This information was provide by marisela's son-in-law omar guevara. *Jb the check engine light was on. The vehicle had stopped while in motion. The consumer was informed that the problem was a bad cam position or related to the timing belt possibly being torn and the valves may had gotten damaged. The check engine light reappeared. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10097080
Engine & coolingAirbags

The consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor, and recall 02v131001 regarding air bags. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic claimed the number on parts did not match the parts needed to repair the vehicle, and the consumer had to pay for parts before ordering. *Ak smoke and fumes had come from the hose and the consumer stated that coolant leaked. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10095077
Engine & cooling

The consumer took vehicle to service tire and auto dealership for the daewoo recall. She received a bill because daewoo was not paying for recall repairs. Someone at dot told consumer by telephone that daewoo was in chapter 11 bankruptcy, and they may not get paid. The consumer stated that she could not afford to pay this bill. The currently, she received another recall notice from daewoo, but did not know what to do. The dealer that consumer took the vehicle to was service tire and auto, in lake charles, la. 337-855 9397. The mechanic's name was david. *Ak recall# 04v357000. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094636
Airbags

Nhtsa recall 02v131001 concerning fmvss 201/ air bag deployment. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10099518
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft postion sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099408
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099351
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall: 04v357000 subject: camshaft position sensor. The mechanic replaced the camshaft position sensor. However, two weeks later the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that a new camshaft position sensor was needed. *Jb the engine light remained on even after all repairs were made. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10096765
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer to have the defect repaired. The service technician told the consumer that they would inspect the vehicle, but it was not recalled. Thus, refusing to repair it. *Ak *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095260
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No parts were available.*Ak *tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095026
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the mechanic refused to honor the recall because the sensor was not affected by the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095009
Airbags

Nhtsa recall 02v131001 concerning fmsss 201 air bag deployment. No parts were available. *Ak *tc

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10094748
Engine & cooling

The consumer received a recall noticed(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. There was no dealer in the area to perform the recall. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099264
Brakes

The consumer received a recall notice (02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer available to perform the recall. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10099172

Daewoo Lanos: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200230421Engine & coolingB
2001129561Engine & coolingD
2000209684Engine & coolingF
199962910Engine & coolingC
19985900BrakesA
All Lanos years

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Questions about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos

Does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos: engine and engine cooling (August 2004); engine and engine cooling (July 2004); air bags (May 2002); air bags (May 2002) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (144), airbags (33), brakes (18).

How many complaints has the 2000 Daewoo Lanos had?

209 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 25, 2000 and the latest on December 10, 2008. Of these, 8 describe a crash and 4 a fire, and together they report 6 injuries and 3 deaths.

Is the 2000 Daewoo Lanos a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 17 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Daewoo Lanos year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2000 Daewoo Lanos has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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