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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1999 Daewoo LanosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Lanos, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 2, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Daewoo Lanos has problems
62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Engine and engine cooling
8Air bags
5Service brakes, hydraulic
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
1Seats
1Steering
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
1999 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.
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Air bags
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…
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Air bags
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…
Show 5 more recalls
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Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
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Body: door
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
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Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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.
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
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
- 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 FOUR RECALL LETTERS 02V131001 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURE, AND 99V336001 REGARDING DEFECTIVE WHEELS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET THESE DEFECTS SERVICED ON 2/24/05 DEALER HAD NO PARTS. A RENTAL FEE WAS PROVIDED, BUT DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS. *AK
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA RECALL 04V35700 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB *SC
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