2002 Daewoo Lanos
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
63% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 209 |
| 2001 | 129 |
| 2002 | 30 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
63% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*- the contact stated that she received a recall letter for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos on 05/2006. But became drastically ill from a heart attack and couldn't have the recall repairs done immediately.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-09
Air bags
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Service brakes
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
7% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and rear window wiper/washer.
Vehicle speed control
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 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…
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2002-07-23Air bags02V131001 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…
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2004-09-07Engine and engine cooling04V357000 On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local…
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2004-09-29Engine and engine cooling04V394000 On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact Daewoo Puerto Rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Daewoo Lanos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V131002 · Air bags
- Recall 02V131001 · Air bags
- Recall 04V357000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V394000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Daewoo 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 Lanos?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Daewoo Lanos have?
- 4 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.