2002 Daewoo LANOS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
36,512 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 30 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.7% |
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 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 15; Air Bags: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 5; 2004: 20; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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 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 ↗
Owner report 10038195 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE DRIVERS FOOT OFTEN HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE DRIVER DID NOT MOVE HIS FOOT SUFFICIENTLY TO THE LEFT. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PEDALS ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042753 · 2003-10-10 (October 10, 2003)
ROLL OVER SAFETY DEVICE FOR FUEL TANK MALFUNCTIONED WHICH ENABLED CONSUMER TO FILL THE TANK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042753 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043048 · 2003-10-16 (October 16, 2003)
WIND SHEILD WIPERS HOUSING COUNCEL FELL OUT. CANNOT TURN WIPERS ON OR OFF. TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN THIRD GEAR AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THESE ARE COSMETIC THINGS AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY SINCE THE COMPANY WENT BANKRUPT. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048198 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER HOUSING FELL OUT/ TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN THIRD GEAR.*MR CONSUMER COULDN'T TURN WIPERS ON OR OFF. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091928 · 2004-09-13 (September 13, 2004)
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOME. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE STARTED TO BURN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092049 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092101 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED, RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 REGARDING THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE,. THE PHONE PROVIDED IN THE LETTER WAS NOT WORKING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092101 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗