2000 Daewoo LANOS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
209 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
49,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 100 of 209 complaints (47.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 8.1% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 1.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 1.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 1.4% |
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 | 100 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 27 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 100; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 27; Air Bags:Frontal: 23; Air Bags: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 169 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 | 5 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 155 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 5; 2001: 12; 2002: 20; 2003: 10; 2004: 155; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 10002350 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
WHITE HOUSE REFERRAL /CROWTHER RE DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON A 2000 DAEWOO LANOS... THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALER THAT WHILL SEVICE THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002563 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SWIRVED OUT OF CONTROL, BUT CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002563 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002881 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
BOTH CONNECTORS THAT CONNECT TO THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATED, APPARENTLY DUE TO HEAT FROM THE HEADLIGHTS, SO BADLY THAT THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. I HAVE TO STOP AND JIGGLE THE CONNECTION TO REGAIN HEADLIGHTS. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTION IS DEFECTIVE AND MAKES FOR A VERY HAZZARDOUS SITUATION WHEN TRAVELING IN WASHINGTON DC TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002881 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004303 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
DAEWOO MOTOR CORP. WENT BANKRUPT WITHOUT DOING THE RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004303 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 10015210 · 2003-04-04 (April 4, 2003)
THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026116 · 2003-07-15 (July 15, 2003)
ENGINE STALLED WIYHOUT WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 586,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026697 · 2003-07-07 (July 7, 2003)
CONSUEMER STATES THAT THE CAMPER HARNESS IS TOO SHORT FOR THE HOOK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CONSUMER FEELS IT IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE LIFE WIRE IS BEING EXPLOSED.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026697 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V020000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2001-01-25 (January 25, 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 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V131001 · 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 ↗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 ↗04V357000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V394000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V336001 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 1999-11-30 (November 30, 1999)
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.
Consequence: THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗