2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 14 complaints (70% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and air bags (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling14 70%
- Brakes3 15%
- Air bags2 10%
- Tires2 10%
- Electrical system1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
- Fuel system1 5.0%
- Steering1 5.0%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The car I had was a daewoo Lanos. Didnt have air bags,brakes failing,engine malfunction,tranmission failed,if I give it gas it would stand still,poor quality tires,just after a 2 months the car was being taken to the auto shop many times until I was told the comp went out of business and was told not to come back because fixing the car would cost me thousands of dollars. Car eventually stopped running due to car memory shut down as told by a mechanic.brakes replaced several times,tires replaced twice,airbags were never put in.”
NHTSA complaint #10098197, filed 2004-11, 40,000 milesBrakes: “The contact stated there is currently not a problem with the camshaft position sensor however a recall letter was received, recall # 04v357000 regarding the engine and engine cooling. The contact has attempted to alert the manufacturer since may 29th without a return phone call. A dealership was alerted however they will not make the necessary repairs until the contact speaks with the manufacturer. Also, there is a grinding noise when the brakes are applied at various speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10159210, filed 2006-06, 6,100 milesAir bags: “While driving at 45 MPH vehicle started fish tailing and crashed into a dirt mound, and flipped over several times. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained a thorn shoulder ligament, a broken thumb, and bruises.”
NHTSA complaint #10097498, filed 2004-10, 59,000 milesTires: “There is an electrical smell when using the heater, the window will not defrost causing the entire car to fog up making visibility impossible especially when it is raining , 4 times the vehicle has filled up with smoke due to the oil filter not functioning correctly, on occasion it looks like the vehicle is on fire when it starts smoking from the out side.”
NHTSA complaint #10192381, filed 2007-06, 63,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V131002May 8, 2002Air bagsCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 1998–2002, Daewoo Lanos 1998–2002
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- 01V020001Feb 1, 2001Electrical system › WiringCovers: Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 2000–2001
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 against a body seam in the floor panel.
Recall details for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos.
Other model years of the Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 47,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 20 | 57,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 27 | 60,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 10 | 73,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 14 complaints (70% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 63,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.