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2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, describing incidents dated June 5, 2002 to February 21, 2007.

Most-cited components

Engine 14 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints

Of the 20 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 20 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10194694 · Filed June 26, 2007
2001 DAEWOO LANOS BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO AT A DULUTH, MN DEALERSHIP WHICH DOES NOT SELL SUCH VEHICLES ANYMORE. HAS NOT WORKED BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR OVER 2 YEARS.*AK
ODI #10192381 · Filed June 4, 2007
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER, THE WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING , 4 TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE DUE TO THE OIL FILTER NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, ON OCCASION IT LOOKS LIKE THE…
ODI #10166170 · Filed August 21, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK (04V357000). THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY RESPOND BY STATING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. THE CONTACT IS TRYING TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THEIR VEHICLE.

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DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

NHTSA #02V131002 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2002 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 13,103 vehicles

Owners notified July 23, 2002 · Vehicles built February 26, 1997 – September 20, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/WIRE HARNESS

NHTSA #01V020001 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2001 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 1,362 vehicles

Owners notified January 31, 2001 · Vehicles built December 15, 1999 – November 3, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 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 DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-6514.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

20 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos.

Electrical System

ODI #10194694

Fire

Incident: January 2, 2005 · Filed: June 26, 2007

2001 DAEWOO LANOS BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO AT A DULUTH, MN DEALERSHIP WHICH DOES NOT SELL SUCH VEHICLES ANYMORE. HAS NOT WORKED BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR OVER 2 YEARS.*AK

Steering; Engine and Engine Cooling; Visibility; Tires

ODI #10192381

1 injury

Incident: February 21, 2007 · Filed: June 4, 2007

THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER, THE WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING , 4 TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE DUE TO THE OIL FILTER NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, ON OCCASION IT LOOKS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE WHEN IT STARTS SMOKING FROM THE OUT SIDE. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10166170

Incident: August 21, 2006 · Filed: August 21, 2006

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK (04V357000). THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY RESPOND BY STATING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. THE CONTACT IS TRYING TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THEIR VEHICLE.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10164758

Filed: July 27, 2006

2001 DAEWOO LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. *KB THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH. *JB

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10164485

Fire

Incident: August 2, 2006 · Filed: August 4, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO NEED TO BE CONCERNED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED AT 60,000 MILES; HOWEVER THE TIMING BELT FAILED BEFORE THE 60,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ASSURING THE CONTACT THE NEW ENGINE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE TIMING BELT AND THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY 2006. ON AUGUST 2, 2006 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A VIBRATING NOISE. AFTER PULLING OFF OF THE ROAD, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. EVENTUALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V357000; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. UPDATED 11/21/2006 - *NM

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10161672

Incident: June 1, 2006 · Filed: July 6, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS FROM DAEWOO DUE TO A CRACKED SENSOR BOARD THAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE YET.

Visibility

ODI #10161451

Incident: June 14, 2006 · Filed: July 5, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 03V159000, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10160250

Incident: June 5, 2002 · Filed: June 20, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON A SENSOR FOR THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE APPROVED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PART NUMBER OF THE SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED FOR THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER DECLINED THE REPAIR. UPDATED 07/11/06. *JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10159210

Incident: June 6, 2006 · Filed: June 7, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CURRENTLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HOWEVER A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, RECALL # 04V357000 REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE CONTACT HAS ATTEMPTED TO ALERT THE MANUFACTURER SINCE MAY 29TH WITHOUT A RETURN PHONE CALL. A DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS UNTIL THE CONTACT SPEAKS WITH THE MANUFACTURER. ALSO, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10144097

Incident: November 30, 2005 · Filed: November 30, 2005

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODED CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR. COST 350 DOLLARS TO HAVE SENSOR REPLACED AFTER BEING STRANDED AND THE CAR TOWED. PART WAS PART OF A RECALL BUT WAS RAN AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THE INDIVIDUAL CODE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HEATER SWITCH BROKE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF PURCHASE OF CAR COST 150 TO HAVE REPLACED. CARS VALUE DEPRECIATED APPROX 8000 DOLLARS IN 4 YEARS. IT HAS NO VALUE ACCORDING TO KELLY BLUE BOOK. *NM

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