CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (15 reports).
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls
Most common 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
2001 DAEWOO LANOS BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO AT A DULUTH, MN DEALERSHIP WHICH DOES NOT SELL SUCH VEHICLES ANYMORE. HAS NOT WORKED BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR OVER 2 YEARS.*AK
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN USING THE HEATER, THE WINDOW WILL NOT DEFROST CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO FOG UP MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING , 4 TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE DUE TO THE OIL FILTER NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, ON OCCASION IT LOOKS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRE WHEN IT STARTS SMOKING FROM THE OUT SIDE. *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK (04V357000). THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY RESPOND BY STATING TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM. THE CONTACT IS TRYING TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON THEIR VEHICLE.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING SERIOUS PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO NEED TO BE CONCERNED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED AT 60,000 MILES; HOWEVER THE TIMING BELT FAILED BEFORE THE 60,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ASSURING THE CONTACT THE NEW ENGINE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE TIMING BELT AND THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY 20
2001 DAEWOO LANOS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. *KB THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH. *JB
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos questions
Does the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos: Air Bags; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.