Daewoo Lanos Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Lanos across 5 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (144). The words owners use most often: “position sensor” (73% of reports).
- 289engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 80%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Position sensor: mentioned in 211 of 289 complaints (73%)
- Cam shaft: mentioned in 182 of 289 complaints (63%)
- Consumer unable: mentioned in 67 of 289 complaints (23%)
- Locate honor: mentioned in 27 of 289 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 289 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Daewoo Lanos engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lanos | 19 | 63% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Lanos | 79 | 61% | 46,351 |
| 2000 Lanos | 144 | 69% | 53,182 |
| 1999 Lanos | 45 | 73% | 66,751 |
| 1998 Lanos | 2 | 40% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why i didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, the temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and…
SATURN VUE 2002 V6 SATURN OF TREAVOSE DEALERSHIP STATED VEHICLE COOLANT PUMP LEAKING AND HEATER HOSE LEAKING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TIMING CHAIN IF NOT REPAIRED. IT WAS REPAIRED AT MILLEVOI'S TIRE & SERVICE CENTER [redacted] ON 5-3-2007 FOR $660. MILLEOVI'S STATED THIS MAY BE RECALL IN THE FUTURE DUE…
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE 2002 DAEWOO LANOS ON 05/2006. BUT BECAME DRASTICALLY ILL FROM A HEART ATTACK AND COULDN'T HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STEVE'S REPAIR IN IDAHO FALLS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS IN FEBRUARY 2007. SHE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Daewoo Lanoss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 289 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Daewoo Lanos. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Daewoo Lanos engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Daewoo Lanos?
The most frequent phrase is “position sensor”, in 211 of 289 complaints, followed by “cam shaft” (182).
See all Daewoo Lanos problems.