The 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls
Most common 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAEWOO LANOS. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
2002 DODGE CARAVAN - AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY LEAKS WATER IN PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. NEVER ABLE TO BE FIXED. AIR COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED JUNE 2006 - NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS # 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ALTHOUGH A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, THE PART IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 04V357000; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, BUT THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE CONTACT PAID SOMEONE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE DRIVER THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF TIME.
DT: 2002 DAEWOO LEGANZA. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED TO LOWER, AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT HARM. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THEY CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE FIRE WAS IN THE REAR OR UNDERNEATH THE CAR, THE TRUNK WAS DESTROYED, AND FIRE TRAVELED TO THE INTERIOR. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BEFORE IT ENGULFED THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS WERE FILED. THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON DECEMBER 02, 2004, THE REPAIR WAS DONE ON CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *AK *JB
2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos questions
Does the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos: Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Air Bags (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has been fixed?
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