Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 30 | −68% | 4 | Engine | Good |
| 2001 | 129 | 2.7× | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2000 | 209 | 4.4× | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1999 | 62 | −20% | 9 | Engine | Average |
| 1998 | 5 | −93% | 9 | Brake | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Lanos year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Daewoo Lanos problems
Latest Daewoo Lanos recalls
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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 cooling
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.
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…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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…
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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…
Electrical system › Wiring
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Daewoo Lanos should you avoid?
2000 and 2001 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Lanos years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2000.
What is the best year for the Daewoo Lanos?
1998 has the fewest complaints compared with other Lanos years at the same age, followed by 2002 and 1999. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Daewoo Lanos problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (291), air bags (83) and brakes (37). Engine complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Daewoo Lanos had?
10 recalls across 1998–2002. The model year with the most is 1998. See all Daewoo Lanos recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.