What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Typical pattern

2.9% of complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2002 vehicle — around the middle of the 230 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine cooling (19 complaints), typically at 3.0 yr or about 46,000 miles.

Complaints
35
Median age at failure
3.0 yr
Median mileage
42,000 n=12
Crash / fire / tow
8.6% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine cooling
19 reports · 46,000 mi
3.0 yr
5.3%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

04V394000 2004-08-06
Engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

04V357000 2004-07-14
Engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

02V131001 2002-05-08
Air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

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 THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.

02V131002 2002-05-08
Air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

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 THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.

In owners’ own words

Engine cooling mileage not reported 2.3 yr in service
THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.
Engine cooling mileage not reported 3.0 yr in service
CONSUMER RECEIVED, RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V357000 REGARDING THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE,. THE PHONE PROVIDED IN THE LETTER WAS NOT WORKING.*AK
Engine cooling 25,000 mi 3.0 yr in service
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION (CMP) RECALL 04V357000 PERFORMED BECAUSE ALL THE DEALERSHIP IN THE STATE WERE OUT OF BUSINESS. *JB

Other Lanos model years

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