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2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico LanosProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2000 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 complaints274 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has problems

27 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 cooling170
Air bags42
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Seat belts11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Electrical system10
Power train10

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

3 recalls

2000 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

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 01V-020 · Feb 1, 2001 · 1,362 vehicles

Risk. WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.

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

2000 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

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  • 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.

I REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR A FEW MONTHS AGO, AND NOW FOUND THAT THEIR IS A RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TR
Complaint 10210857 · Dec 5, 2007 · 5,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND AGREED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V357000, CONCERNING THE ENGINE. HOWEVER, AREA DEALERSHIPS REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10166209 · Aug 22, 2006 · 47,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING WIRES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, THE RECALL #04V357000 REMEDY WAS DENIED DUE TO THE LOT NUMBER OF THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR NOT BEING INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED…
Complaint 10164933 · Aug 8, 2006 · 60,000 miles

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