2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
15 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Show complaint excerpts
The car I had was a daewoo Lanos.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-03
Also filed under Air bags
Service brakes
3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
2 of 20 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Tires
2 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Power train
2 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-01-31Electrical system01V020001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed…
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. Owner notification began January 31, 2001. Owners who take their…
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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
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V020001 · Electrical system
- Recall 02V131002 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?
- 2 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.