NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Daewoo Lanos Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Daewoo Lanos has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Daewoo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Daewoo Lanos owner complaints

Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, describing incidents dated February 1, 2000 to November 11, 2008.

Most-cited components

Engine 144 complaints
Air Bags 33 complaints
Service Brakes 18 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints
Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
Power Train 5 complaints

Of the 209 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 209 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10251293 · Filed December 10, 2008
TL*THE 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…
ODI #10173254 · Filed October 30, 2006
2000 LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DAEWOO 5/1/2006. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE NUMBER PROVIDED BUT KEPT BEING CONNECTED TO THE MESSAGE SERVICE. THE CONSUMER…
ODI #10167970 · Filed August 29, 2006
CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS MADE ON A 2000 DAEWOO LANOS *KB THE CONSUMER HAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DAEWOO BUT KEEPS GETTING THE VOICEMAIL. *NM

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DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR & LAMP

NHTSA #04V394000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported August 6, 2004 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 4,305 vehicles

Owners notified September 29, 2004 · Vehicles built March 9, 1997 – December 20, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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\CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS/MIL

NHTSA #04V357000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported July 14, 2004 · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Potentially affected: 11,576 vehicles

Owners notified September 7, 2004 · Vehicles built October 19, 1997 – November 13, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Safety consequence

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.

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 AMERICA/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

NHTSA #02V131001 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2002 · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Potentially affected: 56,912 vehicles

Owners notified July 23, 2002 · Vehicles built October 19, 1997 – September 14, 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 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 December 9, 1997 – October 17, 2000 (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

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/WIRE HARNESS

NHTSA #01V020000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported January 25, 2001 · DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Potentially affected: 27,884 vehicles

Owners notified February 6, 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 FEBRUARY 6, 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 AT 1-877-463-2396.

Notes

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

DAEWOO/ALLOY WHEELS

NHTSA #99V336001 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 1999 · DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD

Potentially affected: 2,811 vehicles

Owners notified December 3, 1999 · Vehicles built October 14, 1997 – September 28, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.

Safety consequence

THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 1999.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 1-877-463-2396.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 2000 Daewoo Lanos. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

209 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10251293

Incident: November 11, 2008 · Filed: December 10, 2008

TL*THE 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.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10173254

Incident: May 1, 2006 · Filed: October 30, 2006

2000 LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DAEWOO 5/1/2006. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE NUMBER PROVIDED BUT KEPT BEING CONNECTED TO THE MESSAGE SERVICE. THE CONSUMER HAS LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES BUT HAS NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. *NM

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10167970

Incident: April 24, 2006 · Filed: August 29, 2006

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS MADE ON A 2000 DAEWOO LANOS *KB THE CONSUMER HAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DAEWOO BUT KEEPS GETTING THE VOICEMAIL. *NM

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10111330

Incident: June 1, 2004 · Filed: February 10, 2005

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Power Train

ODI #10108631

Incident: January 19, 2005 · Filed: April 25, 2005

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN OVERDRIVE THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN TO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND CAR DROP DOWN IN GEAR. THE ENGINE GET HIGH RPM THIS COULD MAKE THE ENGINE BLOW UP AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. *BF

Air Bags

ODI #10107110

Incident: January 10, 2004 · Filed: January 10, 2005

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V131000 CONCERNING PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEAERSHIP ON FOUR OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS CONSTANTLY TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling; Air Bags

ODI #10101696

Incident: September 14, 2004 · Filed: November 26, 2004

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR, AND AIR BAG NHTSA RECALLS 04V357000 AND 02V131000. *AK

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10101586

Incident: November 8, 2004 · Filed: November 23, 2004

THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Air Bags

ODI #10099864

Incident: November 3, 2004 · Filed: December 9, 2004

RECALL 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. CONSUMER WAS DEVASTATED. *AK *TC

Air Bags

ODI #10099518

Incident: November 2, 2004 · Filed: November 5, 2004

NHTSA RECALL 02V131001 CONCERNING FMVSS 201/ AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *AK

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