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1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico LanosProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints101 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling81
Air bags20
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 02V-131 · May 8, 2002 · 13,103 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: side/window

Recall 99V-090 · May 10, 1999 · 9,794 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daewoo Puerto Rico.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Lanos year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lanos median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Lanos owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DAEWOO LANOS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V357000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. ONE WEEK LATER, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT…
Complaint 10213290 · Dec 31, 2007 · 80,200 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A NHTSA RECALL #04V357000 ON THE TIMING CHAIN. THE SERVICE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. AFTER COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER FOR OVER ONE MONTH, THE TIMING CHAIN FRACTURED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE…
Complaint 10174836 · Nov 30, 2006 · 75,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN CONCERN WAS THAT THE DAEWOO WOULD NOT PERFORM A RECALL REMEDY REPAIR #04V357000 AT THE NEAREST SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT LIVES. THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO OXNARD SERVICE DEALER. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10164531 · Aug 4, 2006 · 103,333 miles

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