Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo lanos. By researching the federal safety agency website, the contact noticed that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they stated that they would not repair the failure under the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the $400 repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired and he has been unable to reach the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 68,000.
The worst 2000 Daewoo Lanos problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine144
- Airbags33
- Brakes18
- Electrical7
- Lights6
- Transmission5
- Steering4
- Suspension4
- Fuel system3
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Tires2
- Wheels2
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Daewoo Lanos
Recalls 6
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
Air bags
- 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 02V131001 · Recall details
Air bags
- 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: wiring
- 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 february 6, 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 at 1‑877‑463‑2396.
Recall number 01V020000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. 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 99V336001 · Recall details
2000 Daewoo Lanos fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-23 | 32-33 | 25-26 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-23 | 31-33 | 24-26 |
What 2000 Daewoo Lanos owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2000 lanos check engine light illuminated. *ts the vehicle ran fine. Several months later the consumer received a recall notice from daewoo 5/1/2006. The recall was for the camshaft position sensor. The consumer called the number provided but kept being connected to the message service. The consumer has left several messages but has never received a response.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repairs made on a 2000 daewoo lanos *kb the consumer has the camshaft position sensor replace prior to recall notification. The consumer has attempted to contact daewoo but keeps getting the voicemail.
While driving 65 MPH in overdrive the vehicle dropped down to second or third gear without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *nm the vehicle has been in the shop they cannot find the problem. It is unsafe driving at 65 MPH and car drop down in gear. The engine get high RPM this could make the engine blow up and lose control of the car.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *bf
Vehicle stalls when starting the engine. The cause is undetermined.
Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning passenger air bag assembly modification on september 27, 2004. Consumer contacted the deaership on four occasions. However, consumer was constantly told that the parts were not available.
Recall 02v131001 concerning air bag deployment. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and informed the dealer that the air bag light continued to illuminate. The service technician determined that the illumination of the air bag light had nothing to do with the recall. Consumer was devastated. *ak
Consumer was unable to have the vehicle repaired for the cam shaft sensor, and air bag the federal safety agency recalls 04v357000 and 02v131000.
The cam shaft position sensor malfunctioned. A recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.
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Questions about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos
Is the 2000 Daewoo Lanos reliable?
Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 2000 Daewoo Lanos, 1.6 times a typical Lanos model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
Engine and cooling, with 144 complaints, typically around 53,363 miles. Next is airbags (33).
How many recalls does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos have?
6 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, air bags and electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Daewoo Lanos get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Daewoo Lanos range from 24 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-23 city and 32-33 highway.
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