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2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos is engine and cooling, typically around 60,000 miles. It has 1.4 times the complaints of a typical Lanos model year.

Typical year1.4x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
27
Recalls
3
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    17
  • Airbags
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos

Check engine light 7

Recalls 3

Air bagsReported May 8, 2002 · 13,103 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
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 the passenger side air bag cover occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. Owner notification began july 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑362‑1234, selection 1.

Recall number 02V131002 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported February 1, 2001 · 1,362 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel.
Risk
When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began january 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo de puerto rico at 1‑787‑274‑6514.

Recall number 01V020001 · Recall details

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported December 3, 1999 · 1,634 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in puerto rico. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Risk
The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.

Recall number 99V336002 · Recall details

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What 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Engine · 5,000 miles · DE

I replaced the cam shaft sensor a few months ago, and now found that their is a recall. I would like to get reimbursements for the cost of the repair.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Engine · 47,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while the engine was started, the check engine light illuminated without incident. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and agreed the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall, # 04v357000, concerning the engine. However, area dealerships refused to repair the vehicle without charge.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the interstate, there was a smell of burning wires. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the recall #04v357000 remedy was denied due to the lot number of the camshaft sensor not being included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified however the contact has not received a return call.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Engine · 116,250 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving on the interstate at 60 MPH in clear dry weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where all fluid levels were checked but could not identify the problem. The contact received a recall letter regarding the federal safety agency recall #04v357000; engine and engine cooling and scheduled for the repair. After inspection of the camshaft sensor, the service dealer determined there was nothing wrong with the camshaft sensor. When called later, the service dealer could not remember the lot number of the camshaft sensor on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Engine · NY

Consumer had to pay for recall repairs on there 2000 daewoo lanos. *kb the consumer stated the camshaft sensor was suppose to have replaced at no charge.

Filed Jul 17, 2006 · Engine · 34,500 miles · NY

My camshaft position sensor has gone bad. There was a safety recall on this part but my part does not fall into the lot number deemed defective. The car only has 35,000 miles on it so the part must be defective. The sensor's manufacturer should recall a broader range of lot numbers.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · TN

Dt: the contact stated that a daewoo recall #04v394000 was received three weeks ago and 9 messages have been left at the daewoo phone number listed on the recall letter but there have been no return calls. The recall letter detailed a consequence of the recall; wires may melt and fuse together resulting in a safety hazard. The check engine light also began illuminating intermittently immediately after the recall letter was recieved. The contact expressed concerns of inability to locate a dealer to perform the recall remedy repair.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Engine · 24,988 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received and the dealer determined the part was not included in the recall. The federal safety agency recall # 04v357000 concerning the engine and engine cooling. The contact's vehicle was not having any of the problems indicated in the recall. The manufacturer has been alerted.

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Engine · 26,000 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated the parts for the camshaft sensor is not available at the dealer. The manufacturer sent a second notice of the recall.

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine light illuminated in the vehicle. A recall letter was received in 2004, # 04v357000, regarding engine and engine cooling. The dealer determined that the cam shaft sensor part number does not fall within the required numbers for the recall and would not perform the recall remedy. The vehicle was taken to have an inspection performed and was informed the vehicle would not pass inspection because the cam shaft position sensor input was too low. Updated 9/11/2006 -

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Questions about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos

Is the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos reliable?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, 1.4 times a typical Lanos model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?

Engine and cooling, with 17 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is airbags (4).

How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?

3 recalls, covering air bags, electrical system and wheels.

What year does the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have bad engine?

The Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (17 complaints) and 2001 (14 complaints).

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