2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico LANOS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
57,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 20 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 15.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.0% |
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 | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 |
2004: 9; 2005: 2; 2006: 7; 2007: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10096673 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096921 · 2004-10-14 (October 14, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097286 · 2004-10-20 (October 20, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097498 · 2004-10-22 (October 22, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STARTED FISH TAILING AND CRASHED INTO A DIRT MOUND, AND FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED A THORN SHOULDER LIGAMENT, A BROKEN THUMB, AND BRUISES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097554 · 2004-10-25 (October 25, 2004)
CONSUMER COULD NOT FIND A DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR RECALL 04V357000 CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097667 · 2004-10-25 (October 25, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098197 · 2004-11-03 (November 3, 2004)
THE CAR I HAD WAS A DAEWOO LANOS. DIDNT HAVE AIR BAGS,BRAKES FAILING,ENGINE MALFUNCTION,TRANMISSION FAILED,IF I GIVE IT GAS IT WOULD STAND STILL,POOR QUALITY TIRES,JUST AFTER A 2 MONTHS THE CAR WAS BEING TAKEN TO THE AUTO SHOP MANY TIMES UNTIL I WAS TOLD THE COMP WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND WAS TOLD NOT TO COME BACK BECAUSE FIXING THE CAR WOULD COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. CAR EVENTUALLY STOPPED RUNNING DUE TO CAR MEMORY SHUT DOWN AS TOLD BY A MECHANIC.BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES,TIRES REPLACED TWICE,AIRBAGS WERE NEVER PUT IN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099056 · 2004-10-25 (October 25, 2004)
MALFUNCTION CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENOR IN DAEWOO. *BF A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10099056 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V020001 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2001-02-01 (February 1, 2001)
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.
Consequence: WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 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 DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-6514.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V131002 · Air Bags
Reported: 2002-05-08 (May 8, 2002)
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗