2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. That ranks 4th out of 6 Lanos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 41,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 5 | 56% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls (1)
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.
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 2002 daewoo lanos. The contact drove into a ditch on the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact's head struck and cracked the windshield. The air bags failed to deploy. *ak
2002 dodge caravan - air conditioner constantly leaks water in passenger side wheel well. Never able to be fixed. Air compressor had to be replaced june 2006 - not covered under warranty. *nm
Dt*: the contact stated smoke was observed coming from the engine and the check engine light illuminated. There are two nhtsa recalls # 04v357000 and 04v394000 concerning the engine and engine cooling. Although a recall letter was received, the part is not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated after receiving a recall, nhtsa campaign id# 04v357000; engine and engine cooling, an appointment was made with the dealership to have the recall repair completed. The check engine light was illuminated, but there were no other problems with the vehicle. After the contact…
Dt: 2002 daewoo leganza. While driving, the fuel gauge started to lower, and the car lost power and caught on fire. The consumer was able to get out of the car without harm. She called the fire department, they came and put the fire out. The fire was in the rear or underneath the car, the trunk was…
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lanos | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 Lanos | 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 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.