Daewoo LANOS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
434 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
48,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 103 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 212 of 434 complaints (48.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 37 | 8.5% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 1.4% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 1.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 1.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 212 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 54 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 48 |
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 212; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 54; Air Bags:Frontal: 48; Air Bags: 34; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 34 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 32 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 34; 50,000 to 74,999: 32; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 331 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 328 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2000: 7; 2001: 17; 2002: 45; 2003: 20; 2004: 328; 2005: 7; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 37 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10097301 · 2004-10-20 (October 20, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097301 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038664 · 2003-09-10 (September 10, 2003)
THE SWITCH UNDERNEATH THE BREAK PEDAL THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON IS CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTIONING TO THE POINT THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME I HAVE NO BREAK LIGHTS, WHICH RESULTED IN ME GETTING REAR-ENDED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 894420 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE PARKING. TAKEN TO DEALER, RAIN WATER HAD GOTTEN UNDER HOOD AND DAMAGED COMPUTER CHIP THAT REGULATES ENGINE. $ 1500.00 TO REPLACE. CONSUMER FELT DAEWOO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 894420 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011404 · 2003-03-11 (March 11, 2003)
THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097326 · 2004-10-18 (October 18, 2004)
RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENOR. WIRING MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND/OR VISIBLE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8005374 · 2002-03-12 (March 12, 2002)
UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO BATTERY WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE MAKES A NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND VEHICLE STALLSAND NOT ABLE TO RESTART, VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL, WIRING HARNESS RE-POISONED, BATTERY REPLACED, AND BRAKE SQUEAKS AND LIGHT COMES ON. *YD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8005374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 768915 · 2002-10-26 (October 26, 2002)
ENGINE STILL MAKES A TAPPING SOUND, AIR INTAKE LEVER CABLE DEFECTIVE(DEALERSHIP CAN'T GET PARTS), WHICH CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. STEERING STILL PULLS TO ONE SIDE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, BRAKES STILL DON'T FEEL RIGHT ( HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE) BUT BRAKES STILL ARE NOT STOPPING RIGHT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 768915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094540 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, AND THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR WAS INSPECTED. CAM SHAFT SENSOR RECALL 04V357000. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 758631 · 2002-02-25 (February 25, 2002)
MANUFACTOR/DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR AND BLAMING THE CAR TROUBLES ON TIRE ROTATION FAULTS, IT DOES NOT STATE IN MY CONTRACT TIRE ROTATION BUT HAVE KEPT UP ON THE TIRE, OIL RECORDS. THE ENGINE IS SHOT AND TRANSMISSION. THE BRAKES SYSTEM COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE COMPLAINTS ON THE CAR ARE A SERIOUS CONCERN AND NEED TO BE DEALT WITH. NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE DAEWOO LANOS CAR HELP ME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 758631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011902 · 2002-06-17 (June 17, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOUD ROARING SOUND. THIS VEHICLE WAS IN REPAIR SHOP A YEAR AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK IDLE FLUCTUATED AND ENGINE SEEMED NOISY DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL PUMP HARNESS. THE SEAT BACK LATCH WAS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED SEAT BACK. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020685 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEREBY THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE -- RAISING THE FOOT AND REAPPLYING PRESSURE USUALLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM BUT ONE WRECK HAS RESULTED. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO INSIST THERE IS NO PROBLEM, BUT HAD TO TURN THE ROTOR AT 15,000 TO 20,000 AND THE ROTOR IS NOW NEEDING REPLACMENT AT 32,000 -- THERE ARE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS A GAS SMELL WHEN THE AC IS USED FOR EXTENDED TIME AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND NOW A GRINDING/ROCKETY SOUND TO THE AC AREA
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020685 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 |
1998: 9; 1999: 9; 2000: 6; 2001: 5; 2002: 4