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.
1999 Daewoo Lanos engine problems
45 complaints (73% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,502.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 73%
- typical mileage
- 73,502
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cooling system10
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
At what mileage
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Daewoo Lanos engine problems in other years
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1‑877‑362‑1234 option 6.
Recall number 04V394000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑362‑1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Recall number 04V357000 · Recall details
What 1999 Daewoo Lanos owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer received recall 0v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor . Dealer was not in operation.
The federal safety agency recall 04v35700 on the camshaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *jb
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Sensor. Dealer was not in operation.
The federal safety agency recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall because they didn't want to do it. *ak
The consumer received the federal safety agency 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.
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, but discovered that the service was not done. Consumer was told that in order to get repairs done consumer would have to pay would have to pay for the work. They only inspected the vehicle but did not change anything. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle has all the problems listed in the recall.
The check engine light is on, there are no dealers to service the cam shaft sensor. Recall 04v357000. *ak the consumer requested information about dealers who could service her vehicle.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer charged for the recall.
The federal safety agency recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.
Questions about the 1999 Daewoo Lanos engine
Does the 1999 Daewoo Lanos have engine problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Daewoo Lanos, 73% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Daewoo Lanos engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,502 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Daewoo Lanos engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V394000, 04V357000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Daewoo Lanos have bad engine?
The Daewoo Lanos model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (144 complaints), 2001 (80 complaints) and 1999 (45 complaints).
Other 1999 Daewoo Lanos problems
Airbags 8Brakes 5Acceleration 1Electrical 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Seats 1Steering 1Suspension 1Transmission 1Wheels 1
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