no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
2002 Daewoo LanosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2014. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Daewoo Lanos has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags
3Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility
1Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power train
1Engine
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2002 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
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
no report yet
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…
no report yet
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…
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
2002 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
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Daewoo Lanos safety ratings
2002 Daewoo Lanos 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Lanos owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DECEMBER 2007 TOOK, CAR TO SEARS TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED. TECHNICIAN CHECKED CAR INFORMED ME INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING (EVAPORATING ANTI-FREEZE) THAT IS WHY I DIDN'T SEE IT LEAKING. TOLD ME TO HAVE FIX. 12/21/2007, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS REACHING ITS HIGH POINT. SHUT IT DOWN WALKED CAR X AND…
SATURN VUE 2002 V6 SATURN OF TREAVOSE DEALERSHIP STATED VEHICLE COOLANT PUMP LEAKING AND HEATER HOSE LEAKING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TIMING CHAIN IF NOT REPAIRED. IT WAS REPAIRED AT MILLEVOI'S TIRE & SERVICE CENTER [PHONE] ON 5-3-2007 FOR $660. MILLEOVI'S STATED THIS MAY BE RECALL IN THE FUTURE DUE TO…
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE 2002 DAEWOO LANOS ON 05/2006. BUT BECAME DRASTICALLY ILL FROM A HEART ATTACK AND COULDN'T HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STEVE'S REPAIR IN IDAHO FALLS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS IN FEBRUARY 2007. SHE…
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