2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls and problems

The 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recalls

Recall 02V-131: Air Bags

Reported May 8, 2002 · 13,103 vehicles affected · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Air Bags	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Apr 25, 2007

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.

Equipment · at 68,000 miles · reported Oct 11, 2006

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 36,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2006

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 50,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2006

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 36,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2005

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos: 02V-131 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.

Are Daewoo Puerto Rico recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Daewoo Puerto Rico dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.