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1998 Daewoo LanosProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1998 Daewoo Lanos, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Daewoo Lanos has problems

5 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 cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Equipment10

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

9 recalls

1998 Daewoo 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 · 56,912 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

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 →

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–no report yet

Air bags: side/window

Recall 99V-090 · Jun 1, 1999 · 124 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 →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 99V-090 · Apr 27, 1999 · 2,929 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 →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 98V-305 · Dec 15, 1998 · 1,077 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 98V-305 · Dec 1, 1998 · 1,063 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Best & worst years

1998 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
  • 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.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REFUSED TO DO THE WORK PROPERLY. SERVICE MANAGER WAS FELIZ NABARRETTE JR. *AK
Complaint 10099328 · Nov 3, 2004

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