Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 31, 2007 · 72 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, across 6 model years (1998–2003). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (27). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2000, with 27 complaints
1998: 6199861999: 101999102000: 272000272001: 202001202002: 9200292003: 020030

n = 72 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lanos year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 Lanos: 27 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2001 Lanos: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 1999 Lanos: 10 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling4751
Air Bags1156
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1051
Electrical System330
Power Train321
Equipment221
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Tires211
Visibility210
Seat Belts111
Steering110
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Lanos01——
2002 Lanos91—Engine and Engine Cooling
2001 Lanos202—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
2000 Lanos273—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
1999 Lanos103—Engine and Engine CoolingFewer complaints than other years
1998 Lanos63—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (27), 2001 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lanos year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 47 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.