1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Lanos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 80%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 8 | 80% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 daewoo lanos. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. One week later, she noticed that the engine light was illuminated on the instrument…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a nhtsa recall #04v357000 on the timing chain. The service dealer refused to perform the recall work. After communicating between the dealer and the manufacturer for over one month, the timing chain fractured. The dealer refused to perform the recall. The…
Dt*: the contact stated that the main concern was that the daewoo would not perform a recall remedy repair #04v357000 at the nearest service dealer where the contact lives. The manufacturer instructed the contact to take the vehicle to oxnard service dealer. The contact refused to take the vehicle…
Dt: the contact stated that they received a recall letter pertaining to the cam shaft position sensor and took the vehicle in to be serviced by the dealer. The dealers determined that the vin number of vehicle did not match vehicle and they checked it out and stated that there was no service…
Since i bought the car the check engine light was on always i tried several times to take into the dealer and they didn't find anything bad the light remained. On december 2005 the car started running wrong was turning off some times in the street and finally was broken i had to pay tow and…
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 | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 Lanos | 6 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.