2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. That is the most of any Lanos model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (17 complaints, 63%), typically at around 56,280 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 17 | 63% | 56,280 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% | 67,314 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
Fix: 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.
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.
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.
I replaced the cam shaft sensor a few months ago, and now found that their is a recall. I would like to get reimbursements for the cost of the repair. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while the engine was started, the check engine light illuminated without incident. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and agreed the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall, # 04v357000, concerning the engine. However, area dealerships refused to repair the vehicle…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate, there was a smell of burning wires. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the recall #04v357000 remedy was denied due to the lot number of the camshaft sensor not being included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified…
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving on the interstate at 60 mph in clear dry weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where all fluid levels were checked but could not identify the problem. The contact received a recall letter regarding nhtsa…
Consumer had to pay for recall repairs on there 2000 daewoo lanos. *kb the consumer stated the camshaft sensor was suppose to have replaced at no charge. *jb
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lanos | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Lanos | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 Lanos | 20 | 2 |
| 2000 | 27 | 3 |
| 1999 Lanos | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 Lanos | 6 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 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 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.