1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
8 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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This auto was destroyed by an engine fire. Because the manufacturer cannot determine the cause of the fire, it states that it will not honor its warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-15
Dt: the consumer stated 1999 daewoo linos is having problems with the engine light coming on, missing and stalling. The car stalled while driving. Speed was not a factor in the stalling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-19
Air bags
2 of 10 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module.
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Dt: the contact owns a 1999 daewoo Lanos. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign recall 04V357000 for the camshaft position sensor was suppose to have been corrected, but she stated that the problem was not corrected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-19
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-05-13Air bags99V090001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 214, "Side door strength." Incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead…
Remedy: Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
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1999-12-09Wheels99V336002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in Puerto Rico. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings…
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
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2002-07-23Air bags02V131002 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V090001 · Air bags
- Recall 99V336002 · Wheels
- Recall 02V131002 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.