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2000 Daewoo Lanos Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
209Complaints
6Recalls
8Crashes
4Fires
6Injured
3Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (47.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine And Engine Cooling100 · 47.8%RecalledRecall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System27 · 12.9%RecalledRecall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000
Air Bags:frontal23 · 11%RecalledRecall 02V131001 · Recall 02V131002
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline9 · 4.3%RecalledRecall 04V357000 · Recall 04V394000
Air Bags9 · 4.3%RecalledRecall 02V131001 · Recall 02V131002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings6 · 2.9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE9 · 4.3%
AIR BAGS9 · 4.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS6 · 2.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS5 · 2.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5 · 2.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4 · 1.9%
Unspecified / other4 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 209 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 04V357000 · 2004 · reported 07/14/2004

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 02V131001 · 2002 · reported 05/08/2002

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 04V394000 · 2004 · reported 08/06/2004

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 01V020000 · 2001 · reported 01/25/2001

WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 99V336001 · 1999 · reported 11/30/1999

THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 02V131002 · 2002 · reported 05/08/2002

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAIN ON. CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V357000 ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10092519 — filed 10/20/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“A RECALL (04V357000) FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PART NUMBER WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10092417 — filed 10/19/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“THE CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN LETTER #04V357000 REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE COMPANY WAS OUT BUSINESS. NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE.”NHTSA complaint 10092378 — filed 10/06/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

820002020013420021020031672004420052200612008

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?

Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 100 of 209 NHTSA complaints (47.8%), followed by engine and engine cooling:cooling system (27), air bags:frontal (23), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos have?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.

Does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 04V357000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Daewoo Lanos's reported problems?

5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.