Engine complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 [phone], 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 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 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.
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.
Tl 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.
Consumer received NHTSA recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs and the dealer refused to honor the recall. Mechanic informed the consumer that the cam shaft position sensor was not defected. Recall states engine light came on, and there is a metal burning smell. Engine light reported to rosen Nissan on February 19, 2004, mileage 34,861
Recall 04V357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, but discovered that the service was not done. Consumer was told that in order to get repairs done consumer would have to pay would have to pay for the work. They only inspected the vehicle but did not change anything. The consumer stated that the vehicle has all the problems listed in the recall.
Related recalls (2)
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…
Frequently asked questions
Which Daewoo Lanos years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (144), 2001 (80), 1999 (45) and 2002 (20) model years. Engine complaints make up 69% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Daewoo Lanos engine problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 04V-394 (engine and engine cooling, Aug 6, 2004); 04V-357 (engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Daewoo Lanos engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles; 47% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the cooling system (54 mentions), followed by the engine › gasoline (11).
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.