1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. That ranks 5th out of 6 Lanos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in puerto rico. 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.
Risk: The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
Risk: In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealership available to perform the recall. *jb
The consumer received a recall notice(02v131002) for the air bag. Dealer was not in operation. *jb
The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not operation. *jb
Consumer received a recall notice (0v357000) for the camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *jb
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position senor. *bf engine and engine cooling *tc
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lanos | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Lanos | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 Lanos | 20 | 2 |
| 2000 Lanos | 27 | 3 |
| 1999 Lanos | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lanos model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.