2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-02
Air bags
2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-25
Saturday 11/13 I was involved in an accident in which I sustained burns on my face and inside my mouth due to the emission of the powder contained in the airbags in a 2002 daewoo leganza air bag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-16
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Equipment
1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 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 02V131002 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.