- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Daewoo Lanos Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (20) and the airbags (5). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 2004 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2001 has 129.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Lanos year, for its age
#178 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Daewoo Lanos problems
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2002 Daewoo Lanos recalls 4
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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30 complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos
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SOMETHING WRONG I CAN FEEL IT. *JS
December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why I didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, The temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and asked to purchase antifreeze. Tech. Said bet I can tell you what car it is a chevrolet monte carlo. Asked him how did he know? He said get them all the time. I received a recall letter couple of years ago from...
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gm but couldn't find it. Contacted gm 1/7/2008, rep. Informed me there was a recall on intake manifold and she told me to take my car to dealer, give them reference number 03034. Dropped car off 1/8/2008, joseph chevrolet gave information rep. Told me to give. 1/9/2008, I received call from dealer about 7:05 a.M. He said, "he tried contacting gm line was busy and he doesn't have time to sit on phone with them all day and I need to call them". I called immediately after I hung up from talking to dealer I explained information to rep. I also gave her vin number she told me there was a recall on my car and that they should go ahead and fix it. During conversation with her I was at work and was using my work phone while had her on (work) phone called dealer on cell phone and was talking to both of them. Informed dealer what she was telling me. Told him her name and he said okay. He called her and then he called me back and said the person I spoke to couldn't authorize my car being fixed. I called gm back later on that afternoon and a result, they told me it was a mistake along with some other things. But I told them I gave them my vin number. I was allegedly put on the phone with a manager and he said he listened to my calls and although they meaning both of the reps. I spoke to on 1/7/2008 and 1/9/2008, although they told me that their was a recall on my car the fact is that they are not going to fix it because it was a mistake. *Tr
Saturn vue 2002 v6 saturn of treavose dealership stated vehicle coolant pump leaking and heater hose leaking may cause damage to timing chain if not repaired. It was repaired at millevoi's tire & service center 215-673-2222 on 5-3-2007 for $660. Milleovi's stated this may be recall in the future due to the high number of cars with coolant repair kits required. They worked on and spoke with saturn of treavose at 215-364-3980 with similar 54,000 miles. *Ak
Tl*- the contact stated that she received a recall letter for the 2002 daewoo lanos on 05/2006. But became drastically ill from a heart attack and couldn't have the recall repairs done immediately. She took the vehicle to steve's repair in idaho falls for the recall repairs in february 2007. She contact ed daewoo at 877-362-1234, and they advised her to take the vehicle to any repair shop for the recall because there was no daewoo dealership. She when she took the vehicle with recall letter to the...
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repair shop, they informed her that she had to pay for the repairs the contact stated that the mechanic said that daewoo informed him that she had to pay and they would reimburse her. As of 3-9-07 she hadn't received the reimbursement. She stated that the daewoo told her to send in the repair receipt, and that it would take about one month to get the reimbursement. The contact called the 877-362-1234 number and spoke to the receptionist, who told the contact that they will not honor the reimbursement. *Ak the consumer stated her son had an accident in the vehicle and the air bags didn't deploy. Updated 04/09/07. *Jb
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *Ak *tc
The consumer stated that this is not his vehicle and he has made no complaint. *Tc
The consumer stated two recalls have been issued on her vehicle. The dealer stated the next available date was not until january 2005. The consumer is concerned for her safety. Please provide additional information. *Jb
Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls.*Ak the consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and they were unable to get the engine light to go off. *Jb
Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. *Ak when vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise. *Tc
Consumer received recall 04v357000 on the cam shaft position sensor. However, consumer is unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Ak
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
RECALL 04V357000 FOR CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *AK
Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning air bag failure. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.*Ak
Air bag recall received. No dealers were available to make the repairs. Out of pocket expenses would be required if a dealer was found.*Ak
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. No dealers were availableto do the repairs. *Ak
Daewoo has had two recalls for their lanos vehicle. One for their cam shaft position (cmp) sensor and recall campaign no.02V-131 for the lanos passenger air bag assembly modification. The problem is there are no garages supplied by daewoo to fix their vehicles. Additionally, their number for customer service does not answer (877-362-1234) to provide a dealer to service the car. Please require daewoo to fix the cars or not allow daewoo to do business in the usa, until they fulfill their requirements to do business in america. That is to stop all business that daewoo does in america. Thank you.*Ak
Consumer received a recall(04v357000) for cam shaft position sensor. There was no dealer available to perform the recall work. *Jb
The consumer received, nhtsa recall campaign letter #04v357000 regarding the cam shaft position sensor. The company was out business. No dealership available. *Jb
The consumer was unable to have the cam shaft position (cmp) recall 04v357000 performed because all the dealership in the state were out of business. *Jb
Consumer received, recall campaign 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available,. The phone provided in the letter was not working.*Ak
The consumer is unable to have the vehicle serviced. The check engine light is on.
Vehicle shut down while driving, it was towed to consumer's home. While parked in the driveway vehicle started to burn. *Ak
Windshield wiper housing fell out/ transmission grinds in third gear.*Mr consumer couldn't turn wipers on or off. *Ph
Daewoo Lanos: every year compared
All Lanos years2002 Daewoo Lanos vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 30 | 4 | B | |
| 2002 Daewoo Nubira | 32 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Daewoo Leganza | 18 | 2 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos
Does the 2002 Daewoo Lanos have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos: engine and engine cooling (August 2004); engine and engine cooling (July 2004); air bags (May 2002); air bags (May 2002). 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 2002 Daewoo Lanos?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (20), airbags (5), brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 2002 Daewoo Lanos had?
30 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 18, 2002 and the latest on April 12, 2014. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Daewoo Lanos a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 73 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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.
Which Daewoo Lanos years have the most complaints?
2000 (209), 2001 (129), 1999 (62). See every Daewoo Lanos year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 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