2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Lanos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints, 70%), typically at around 50,175 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 14 | 70% | 50,175 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15% | 23,050 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 46,925 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% | 63,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls (2)
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.
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.
2001 daewoo lanos bought 3 years ago at a duluth, mn dealership which does not sell such vehicles anymore. Has not worked because of electrical problems for over 2 years.*ak
There is an electrical smell when using the heater, the window will not defrost causing the entire car to fog up making visibility impossible especially when it is raining , 4 times the vehicle has filled up with smoke due to the oil filter not functioning correctly, on occasion it looks like the…
Dt: the contact stated the local dealer where the vehicle was purchased refused to do the recall work (04v357000). The manufacturer will only respond by stating to take it back to the dealer the vehicle was purchased from. The contact is trying to get the recall work done on their vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The dealership determined the problem could be the cam shaft position sensor, but informed the contact that because the vehicle was not exhibiting serious problems, there was no need to be concerned. An independent mechanic inspected the…
2001 daewoo lanos check engine light illuminated and black smoke was coming from tail pipe. *kb the valve cover gasket was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle had a strong exhaust smell and the vehicle would not accelerate over 45 mph. *jb
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lanos | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Lanos | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 20 | 2 |
| 2000 Lanos | 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 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.