2000 Daewoo Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos. That is the most of any Lanos model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (144 complaints, 69%), typically at around 53,182 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 209owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Daewoo 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 problems | 144 | 69% | 53,182 | “position sensor” (69%) | — |
| Air Bags | 33 | 16% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Daewoo Lanos recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Risk: This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
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.
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 february 6, 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 at 1-877-463-2396.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. By researching the nhtsa website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the…
2000 lanos check engine light illuminated. *ts the vehicle ran fine. Several months later the consumer received a recall notice from daewoo 5/1/2006. The recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The consumer called the number provided but kept being connected to the message service. The…
Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repairs made on a 2000 daewoo lanos *kb the consumer has the camshaft position sensor replace prior to recall notification. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo but keeps getting the voicemail. *nm
While driving 65 mph in overdrive the vehicle dropped down to second or third gear without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *nm the vehicle has been in the shop they cannot find the problem. It is unsafe driving at 65 mph and car drop down in gear…
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *bf *nm
Other Daewoo Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lanos | 30 | 4 |
| 2001 Lanos | 129 | 5 |
| 2000 | 209 | 6 |
| 1999 Lanos | 62 | 9 |
| 1998 Lanos | 5 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 144 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Daewoo 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.