Most common 2001 Daewoo Lanos problems
Share of the 129 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Daewoo Lanos complaints by model year
Best Lanos years: 1998, 2002, 1999. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
2001 Daewoo Lanos recalls (5)
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.
What 2001 Daewoo Lanos owners say
Engine & cooling all 80 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Daewoo Lanos. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the camshaft sensor and wires were burned and melted. The contact sustained a burned hand that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
There are two recall on the Daewoo Lanos's cam position sensor. I'm getting engine check lights with a fault code calling out the cam position sensor. My mechanic says I should take it into a dealer to have the recall done. My dealer says the sensor does not fall in the right date code or manufacturer of said sensor. It cost me 100 dollars to "check" for the recall which I find out I don't need. But my engine check light is still coming on. The dealer says my sensor doesn't work and will have to replace it any way. Which I have to pay for the part and now labor when it comes in. So, because of a recall which I don't need, I've paid 100 for investigation, 114 for part and next is labor for the part to be installed. I feel like a sheered sheep. Then I find out that the dealer gets 55 dollars from Daewoo for checking the recall also.
Air bags all 37 →
Safety recall on Daewoo Lanos passenger side air bag. The consumer received a recall letter after her daughter had already been involved in an accident. The vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle and subsequently the air bags did not deploy. The drivers side seat broke as well. (recall 02V131001).
Consumer received recall 02V131001 for air bags, and to date has not been able to find a dealer in the area to do the repairs. Front safety belt was defective. The belt would not extend and retract properly which sometimes resulted in a very tight and uncomfortable fit.
Brakes
Dealer refuse to honor recall and consumer has problem with the brakes and the power steering. Please provide further information sra. Salermo gracias. Ph
The consumer received a recall notice(02V257001) regarding the brake hose. There were no dealers in the area to perform the recall.
2001 Daewoo Lanos engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 32 / 26 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 33 / 25 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 32 / 25 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 30 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Daewoo Lanos a good car?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Lanos rates avoid: 2.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Lanos at the same age. It is one of the Lanos years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Daewoo Lanos?
The engine & cooling — 80 complaints, 62% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the air bags (37) and brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 2001 Daewoo Lanos have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2001 Daewoo Lanos, the most recent from August 6, 2004 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Daewoo Lanos?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 2002 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000 and 2001. See the full Daewoo Lanos years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Daewoo Lanos problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.