Something wrong I can feel it.
The worst 2002 Daewoo Lanos problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine20
- Airbags5
- Brakes3
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine20
- Airbags5
- Brakes3
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
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
2002 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 | 20-22 | 30-32 | 23-25 |
What 2002 Daewoo Lanos owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
December 2007 took, car to sears to have radiator flushed. Technician checked car informed me intake manifold leaking (evaporating anti-freeze) that is why I didn't see it leaking. Told me to have fix. 12/21/2007, the temperature gauge was reaching its high point. Shut it down walked car x and asked to purchase antifreeze. Tech. Said bet I can tell you what car it is a chevrolet monte carlo. Asked him how did he know? He said get them all the time. I received a recall letter couple of years ago from gm but couldn't find it. Contacted gm 1/7/2008, rep. Informed me there was a recall on intake manifold and she told me to take my car to dealer, give them reference number 03034. Dropped car off 1/8/2008, joseph chevrolet gave information rep. Told me to give. 1/9/2008, I received call from dealer about 7:05 a.m. He said, "he tried contacting gm line was busy and he doesn't have time to sit on phone with them all day and I need to call them". I called immediately after I hung up from talking to dealer I explained information to rep. I also gave her VIN number she told me there was a recall on my car and that they should go ahead and fix it. During conversation with her I was at work and was using my work phone while had her on (work) phone called dealer on cell phone and was talking to both of them. Informed dealer what she was telling me. Told him her name and he said okay. He called her and then he called me back and said the person I spoke to couldn't authorize my car being fixed. I called gm back later on that afternoon and a result, they told me it was a mistake along with some other things. But I told them I gave them my VIN number. I was allegedly put on the phone with a manager and he said he listened to my calls and although they meaning both of the reps. I spoke to on 1/7/2008 and 1/9/2008, although they told me that their was a recall on my car the fact is that they are not going to fix it because it was a mistake.
Saturn vue 2002 v6 saturn of treavose dealership stated vehicle coolant pump leaking and heater hose leaking may cause damage to timing chain if not repaired. It was repaired at millevoi's tire & service center 215‑673‑2222 on 5-3-2007 for $660. Milleovi's stated this may be recall in the future due to the high number of cars with coolant repair kits required. They worked on and spoke with saturn of treavose at 215‑364‑3980 with similar 54,000 miles.
Tl*- the contact stated that she received a recall letter for the 2002 daewoo lanos on 05/2006. But became drastically ill from a heart attack and couldn't have the recall repairs done immediately. She took the vehicle to steve's repair in idaho falls for the recall repairs in february 2007. She contact ed daewoo at 877‑362‑1234, and they advised her to take the vehicle to any repair shop for the recall because there was no daewoo dealership. She when she took the vehicle with recall letter to the repair shop, they informed her that she had to pay for the repairs the contact stated that the mechanic said that daewoo informed him that she had to pay and they would reimburse her. As of 3-9-07 she hadn't received the reimbursement. She stated that the daewoo told her to send in the repair receipt, and that it would take about one month to get the reimbursement. The contact called the 877‑362‑1234 number and spoke to the receptionist, who told the contact that they will not honor the reimbursement. *ak the consumer stated her son had an accident in the vehicle and the air bags didn't deploy. Updated 04/09/07.
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *ak
The consumer stated that this is not his vehicle and he has made no complaint.
The consumer stated two recalls have been issued on her vehicle. The dealer stated the next available date was not until january 2005. The consumer is concerned for her safety. Please provide additional information.
Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls.*ak the consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and they were unable to get the engine light to go off.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 04v357000 regarding the crank shaft position sensor. Company was out business. No dealership was available in the miami area. *ak when vehicle stops or turns the brake makes a high pitch noise.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 on the cam shaft position sensor. However, consumer is unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.
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Questions about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos
Is the 2002 Daewoo Lanos reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2002 Daewoo Lanos, fewer than a typical Lanos model year.
What is the 2002 Daewoo Lanos year score?
The 2002 Daewoo Lanos scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Daewoo Lanos: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Daewoo Lanos?
Engine and cooling, with 20 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles. Next is airbags (5).
How many recalls does the 2002 Daewoo Lanos have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Daewoo Lanos get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos range from 23 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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