2001 Daewoo Lanos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lanos years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Lanos. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Lanos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (79 complaints, 61%), typically at around 46,351 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 129owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 79 | 61% | 46,351 | “position sensor” (75%) | — |
| Air Bags | 37 | 29% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 32,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 800 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 18,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Daewoo Lanos recalls (5)
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.
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 2001 daewoo lanos. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the camshaft sensor and wires were burned and melted. The contact sustained a burned hand that did not require medical attention. A police report was…
There are two recall on the daewoo lanos's cam position sensor. I'm getting engine check lights with a fault code calling out the cam position sensor. My mechanic says i should take it into a dealer to have the recall done. My dealer says the sensor does not fall in the right date code or…
Consumer replaced dead battery in 2001 daewoo lanos. When consumer started the vehicle smoke came from under the hood. *kb the consumer believes the smoke may have been a result of the recalled camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it still sits to date. The consumer…
Consumer received recall 02v131001 for air bags, and to date has not been able to find a dealer in the area to do the repairs. *ak front safety belt was defective. The belt would not extend and retract properly which sometimes resulted in a very tight and uncomfortable fit. *bf *nm
Recall campaign issued for camshaft position sensor in daewoo lanos 2001. *bf when the consumer started the vehicle it's check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was then drive only 100 feet when it suddenly shut down. The consumer was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to…
Other Daewoo Lanos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lanos | 30 | 4 |
| 2001 | 129 | 5 |
| 2000 Lanos | 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 2001 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 79 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Lanos?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.